One Single Impression: Inkwell
SandyCarlson
December 17, 2011
Eager to like and be liked
I have often rushed into
Believing with my whole heart
In someone else.
I have called that believing
Love.
I have called cynicism
The sensible caution of burned cats.
I have made a virtue of being a dog,
In the process forgetting my own dog
Who has chosen only one to love
And therefore trust
While snapping in the face of anyone at all
Who would presume the right
To that sacred virtue.
He makes a fool of himself, being a Dachshund,
Growling in the face of giants
Except that there is no doubt in his mind
That there is no giant
He could not take down
In the name of love.
I want to be a fool like that little dog.
I want to be a burned cat.
I want to love without fear.
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fighting in the name of love, loyalty, friendship,
ReplyDeletefor causes you believe in , there could be worse things especially if the causes are good
Personalized animals do not understand good bad.
They are pure in heart fighting for the survival of the pack.
Great poem
Beautiful, true words and no one says/writes them better. Thank you, Sandy! A great poem indeed! Have a lovely evening.
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What a beautiful poem!!
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SueAnn
"Who has chosen only one to love
ReplyDeleteAnd therefore trust"
even when apparently may seem different..very nice thoughts Sandy!!
Wow, you have a way with words Sandy.
ReplyDeleteDeep and meaningful, as always.
ReplyDeleteit's true that animals love without fear, and they are treated even worse than people are when they love the wrong person
ReplyDeleteYour heart pours out for those you love, animals included. (Or do these 'dogs' represent someone else?) You take up their cause, sometimes very fiercely.
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BTW Sandy, Google/Blogger won't let me sign in with your comment form. This one needs annonymous and URL options. That is why I had to get OpenId, just for this type sign in.
It likes the pop up or new page best. That way you get my profile picture.
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To love without fear is a tall task but I admire the little Dachshund. Very sweet and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery beautifully penned... well done..
ReplyDeleteDear Sandy, that was such a beuatiful poem and I recognize the sentiments. Just love with everything you have got, dear friend.;))
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love without fear, wow.
ReplyDeleteamazing line.
That 'love without fear' is hard to come by. One does need a doggedness. A resolve to never give up until that love is a crispy cat.
ReplyDelete"In the name of love.
ReplyDeleteI want to be a fool like that little dog.
I want to be a burned cat.
I want to love without fear."
Sandy, I too want to love without fear and was always wondering what stops me?
Now I know. I just need to be a fool.
Thanks.
Thanks for being here.