Love Poem: True Friend
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Written by: Andrea Dietrich

True Friend

Whoever says dogs aren’t too smart
never knew Apollo,
who’d lead us cleverly to things
he wanted, and we’d follow. . . 

This German Shepherd, friendly and
obedient and bright,
was so devoted we could feel
secure throughout the night.

For he was always with us,
our protector, yet our child,
a funny pet who loved to play
but never got too wild.

And anyone who says a dog
does not know how to love
has not had a true friend like mine
to sing his praises of!

A tribute to the German Shepherd who was beloved of my friend Lis.