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Two Poems for National Dog Day

Posted on August 26, 2022 by wordcloud9

Today is National Dog Day, founded in 2004, to encourage adoption. Rescue dogs make great companions, and each one deserves a “forever home.” To read Robert Service’s “Abandoned Dog” and Linda Pastan’s “The New Dog” click: 

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A Poem for National Dog Day

Posted on August 26, 2020 by wordcloud9

Since today is National Dog Day, here’sa tribute to that All-American Dog, the Mutt. _________________________________________ To read David Baker’s poem, Mongrel Heart, click

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A Poem for National Dog Day

Posted on August 26, 2016 by wordcloud9

Since today is National Dog Day, here’s a tribute to that All-American Dog, the Mutt. ____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Mongrel Heart  by David Baker Up the dog bounds to the window, baying          like a basset his doleful, tearing sounds              from the … Continue reading →

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