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A Testament to the Human Soul

It may be true that only a fellow dog lover
Can truly grasp the pain of another,
When a beloved furry friend moves on
To whatever waits for their souls beyond.

Loved ones, friends, even a casual friend
Can be expected to comfort you in the end.
But I've recently learned an amazing truth,
I had absolutely no vision of in my youth.

For years now I've turned to social media like Twitter and Facebook
To share my passions and let others have a look.
Are they really "friends" in any sense of the word?
Is the question that I constantly heard.

Well, the outpouring of sympathy that I have received from these "friends" that I don't even really know,
Is such a beautiful testament to the goodness contained in many a human soul.

So, thank you to all of you that also mourn for the loss of my beloved dog, Snowy,
And have looked into your own hearts to try to comfort me.
But a special thank you, to all of you out there in cyberspace,
Who are a true reminder of the good we can do without ever seeing each other face to face.

© Sheryl A. Skutelsky, 2012. All rights reserved.

For the Love of Dogs

A Facebook friend of mine that shares my love of dogs wrote this comment to me in an email:

"Thank u for sharing your blog. Was reading some of your entries. Was enjoying reading some of the info u shared about the Kabblah.
The two Poems above it makes me feel your frustration with people who r narrow minded & judgmental. Good way to get it out of your system. I've felt your anger before in your writings about people's stupidity in not embracing the differences & the similarities we all possess. It is a shame I agree but it is the world we live in.
I look forward to you writing about the nature of our pets. They on the other hand have the opposite nature & while blogging about them I think I will feel u smile."

So, this is for Di ...


It is no surprise
When you look into thier eyes
That dogs have a soul
Their type of love should be our goal.

Unconditional. traditional, not superficial
Complete, heartfelt, soulfull.
Uncomplicated, trusting, easy
Fun, loving and pleasing.

Observe, and we might learn
Dogs love without asking in return.
They forgive and forget
They sense need with no regret.

Ah, if my fur babies could just talk
The things they'd say as we walk
"Don't worry mommy, smell the grass
This moment will quickly pass."

A belly rub, a snuggle and a kiss
These are the things I'd truly miss
Dogs don't judge, dogs don't hate
My dogs just make me feel so great!

© Sheryl A. Skutelsky, 2012. All rights reserved