Love Poem: Blessed With a Pet
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Written by: Beata Agustin

Blessed With a Pet

Originally meant to be transported as a Mother’s Day gift Yet, Alillie … a lovable Doggie, remained with us due to travel rift Giving each one, through her lovely mirth, a day’s cheerful lift… …And since then, from our care, she’s never has been adrift. Against deadly virus, she emerged the lone survivor With guarded immune system, becoming a victor Overcoming grievous pest as courageous warrior Bearing Animal Welfare Society’s stamp of valor. Midst her circumspect ardor is her prevailing sweetness Delighting us by her petting graciousness Enjoyed likewise by her family of mongrels in their closeness Influencing cats and kittens around warm gentleness. Maximizing well her motherly role, already proven She feeds her new batch of bouncing pups in her haven Exemplifying great nurturing, love-driven Inspiring my life-building fervor that’s mercy and truth-woven. Blessed to experience good relationship with pet of companionship-nature I thank the Lord for great partnership --- bereft of selfish gesture Indeed, Alillie is God’s gift, beautified along her tamed beast* culture Showing gratitude while behaving well in her trained elegant stature.
*Proverbs 12:10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast… October 8, 2019 1st place, "The Joy Of Watching Animals" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Natasha L. Scragg; judged on 7/16/2023. 2nd place, "Write a Rhyme about your favorite PET, living or not" Rhyme Poetry Writing Contest; Sponsored by Regina McIntosh; judged on 10/10/2019.