by Ethel Mortenson Davis
The way you buried
your nose in my hand
made me unable to forget you
that cold morning
at daybreak.
Skin and bones you were.
Perhaps a boot to your neck,
or starvation,
sent you fleeing to my gate,
asking for help.
So I let you in.
fourwindowspress 
Ethel,
This is such a beautifully sad and happy poem.
May I ask is it real, did it happen to you? I am such an animal lover:):)
Christine xx
Yes it did happen, Christine. She is a husky who camped in a thicket next to a horse field. She had had babies and was half her normal weight. She came to my gate and buried her nose in my hand for a prolonged time. We will have her six years. Love Ethel
This is a heartwarming story 😉 xx
That is just so beautiful!
Thank you willowdot21. love Ethel
Good heart = 6 hrs of loyalty + unconditional love…
Cute reply. Love Ethel
Make that 6 years; sorry about that. I was distracted
I suspect you’ve taken in a fair number of “strays” over the years, Ethel–four-legged, two-legged, broken wings and broken hearts. God bless you–love, Caddo
Nice comment Caddo. love Ethel
Our other lab dog was also a throwaway. She is eleven. love Ethel
What a blessing a foundling dog can be! Thank you for reminding us so poetically, Ethel!
thank you granbee. Love Ethel
Ethel, your poetry always touches me deeply. Your writing is always so moving, as is this one.
I’ve missed being here and reading the works of both you and Thomas. (Hoping to eventually make my way back….) Warmest regards!
Keep healing Betty! Love Ethel
Ethel, animals (winged, 4 and 2-legged) are often led to those they can help, and to those who can help them … I am not surprised, and she is beautiful! All the animals I’ve had through my life have been “rescue” animals, even my little Annie, who was my brother’s dog – when he passed away in 2007, she “adopted” me … we did not think she would survive, but she will be 18 years old at Christmas this year …. 🙂
That is a given. Love Ethel
Thanks, Ethel, for caring for the animals, and blessings to you for giving this desperate guy a home! And creating such a beautiful poem.
A tale of heart, and beautifully told.