honey and light and everything right

his glorious tawny coat is the silk of spun gold

the warmth of his fur is morning's first light

the sheen on his flank is that of polished amber

it's all just part of what makes him, oh so right

 

what courses through his veins are liquid sun drops

for his heart's a pulsing light pumping golden love

his eyes, soulful, are the color of honey in moonlight

and his merry spirit is blessed by the angels above

 

he is all that is good, unbridled, and set free,

there's magic in his smile and healing in his touch

this gentle being is the sun's light wrapped in fur

he who asks so very little and gives so very much

 

his expression conveys more than any words spoken

and as mighty as the pen is, it can't fully describe

his unconditional love, loyalty, and utter devotion,

and the gifts of joy to be given, therein that reside

 

his fidelity dances 'round him on filigree wings

it's that nimbus, aflame, in glowing sunny hues

the fulfillment of all my cherished, wondrous dreams

for now and ever, he's the mate my soul would choose

 

he is the bright light at each day's end

and the star shine when night time sets in

like no other, he is my very dearest friend

come dawn he's the rising sun and all ...

... that's right and GOLDEN

 

(© Kathy Pippig Harris, 2004;

Author’s note:

“In honor of Golden Retrievers - they have forever changed my life.”)

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I would like to thank Kathy Pippig Harris for her kind permission to publish her poems and writings on my blog.