Heidi & George poem by Shirley Cox
Sometimes late in the evening
Traveling down County Trunk J
From a ball game returning home,
One evening I said to my son
This is really good material for a poem.
Their silhouettes in the moonlight
Dogs on leases with their master in charge.
A nice end of day story to tell
There was a real bond here
Heading home and all is well.
Man’s best friend oh yes,
Indeed they say is your dog.
But in this case, dogs there are two
Yes, two beautiful Siberian huskies
Let me introduce them to you.
Heidi and George most beautiful canines
Very well mannered and trained
With their fur as white as snow
Who live in a happy environment
With their masters who love them so.
I had a chance on Saturday
To see them up close and personal
As I had never seen this type of dog before
So exciting and fun for me,
As they came bouncing through the door.
I really lvoe dogs, have one of my own,
But I realized then and there
I knew nothing about this breed
I asked Donna a few questions
It was very interesting indeed.
Her guests all asked questions
Such as could these dogs,
Really pull a sled.
A small sled she replied
I was sure interested in all she said.
I guess it kinda took me back,
To my love of books and pictures
When I was a very young child
Remembering the phrase “On You Huskies”
from Jack London and “Call of the Wild”.
One thing I observed as I sat there,
Then I heard a bark from one.
Donna siad this is my cue, it’s time to eat
She put out their dishes, they had table manners,
I thought this was real neat.
From the dogs I first saw along the road,
I know now a little better,
So interesting in every way
Nice to meet you Heidi and George
Hope I can visit you agina some day.
