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Our Best Friend (5/13/2019)



He is small and weighs just 20 pounds

His growl is fierce and his bark is loud

He stands only 18 inches tall

Although nothing about him seems very small

He is smoothly coated a rich black and white

His friends know that he will not bite

He is fearless and will fight to the death

Just as David slew the giant Goliath

He was named by the "Rough Rider" our 26th president

He is friend to a farmer and foe to the rodent

Strong legs help him jump very high

At times, it appears that he is able to fly

In the family of dogs, none are superior

These are the traits of a dog called - Rat Terrier

We brought him home on the tenth month of the year

Since that time he has brought us much cheer

He is muscular and strong

and happy as the day is long

He is kind and sweet

Watch out though he will steal your treat

He quickly buries a gifted biscuit

Then digs it up just to be complicit

He lifts our spirits when we are down

As if, he was our own personal clown

He is light as a feather and easy to carry

Up and down the stairs like he's riding the ferry

He is fun to be with and loves to play

It will be a sad day when he goes away

We didn't want him to leave but we could no longer pretend

He is our dog Charley and our best friend


by Ray Pascali