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I received a snap of Duke the Dog
in which duke in radiant atmosphere stands
quintessentially dog-like
……………………………………open-mouthed
lolling tongue four-square
paws planted in green earth
……………………………….…..expectant
poised to please …………………very Christ-like
in mist halo silent light still
………………………………. ….all aware
I’m yours
he barks standing by
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throw that last stick now
before I mount this brilliant torch
and rise to sit at dad’s right paw
: my father King who( tooth and claw)
salutes every risen pooch from
dog-heaven’s porch
for though it is mysteriously odd
dog spelled backward is always god
by Jim Culleny
photo by Jeff Grader, October, 2009