three legged dog

by Spartacus2012Biloxi, Mississippi, USA

Feb 2014 3,733 Views 15 comments

The three legged dog

Author: Spartacus2012

As I was walking about
I came across
a three legged dog
he was behind a fence...

He barked as is if to say hello
that he was doing just fine
that he could do everything
a four legged dog could do
he did not view himself as handicapped...

He barked and wagged his tail
he didn't say life wasn't fair
I think he was trying to say
he's just like any other dog...

I stopped and petted his head
and began to think
this three legged dog
does better than most two legged people..

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Posted: Feb 2014

About this poem:

Just kind of a parable about people who have a handicap or disease and just stop living or embracing life to to the fullest..But I did see a three legged dog one day however..

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Mizzy4Navan, Meath IrelandFeb 24, 2014

Great message within Spartacus,
We have a Shi tzu who lost an eye
at Christmas.......she couldn't be
happier . We were distraught.
Nice write........Mick.

Spartacus2012OPBiloxi, Mississippi USAFeb 24, 2014

Thank you Mick for the visit..

Ken

Spartacus2012OPBiloxi, Mississippi USAFeb 24, 2014

Thank you Liam!

ken

Poetnumber1St James, Port of Spain Trinidad and TobagoFeb 24, 2014

Thanks for this valuable lesson here Ken. I guess it can be applied in many ways in contrast to humans. Cool piece pal.

AhyraAdelaide, South Australia AustraliaFeb 24, 2014

Nice parable Spartacus. Thank you for sharing this

Spartacus2012OPBiloxi, Mississippi USAFeb 24, 2014

Thanks poet buddy..Hope all is well..

Ken

Spartacus2012OPBiloxi, Mississippi USAFeb 24, 2014

Thank you Ahyra for visiting!

Ken

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lindsyjonesunknown, California USAFeb 25, 2014

You painted a true experience in life here my dearest Ken. Indeed, when fate so decide that our life is but a pathetic journey sometimes, these pet are in better place than us. But it can always get better my friend.

LJ

Spartacus2012OPBiloxi, Mississippi USAFeb 25, 2014

Thank you LJ for understanding and the visit..

Ken

Angel04gympie, Queensland AustraliaFeb 25, 2014

This is fantastic Ken and you are right, It is very sad they feel that way, great poem and cute dog too by the way

Angie

Spartacus2012OPBiloxi, Mississippi USAFeb 25, 2014

Thank you Angel!

Ken

RedexNorthumberland, England UKFeb 25, 2014

give that dog a cuddle from me

Yes it makes you wonder as I have just followed vetrans climb and they have no true limbs. Some without arms and with great courage go forward and raise money for others.
Steven Hawkins uses mind alone so some do and some do not.
Great poem though for those that don't.