Copper Boy
When he trots around on his long legs,
he carries eighty pounds of love.
And those amber eyes see right into
our souls.
When he smiles, his white choppers
shine as if they’ve never caused
any commotion…never mind
the afternoon when he attempted
to eat the barbecue!
When he hears a knock on the door,
his bark echoes across the Golden Gate,
along the marina into San Francisco.
Out of protection? Sure.
But mostly from excitement.
A social butterfly
sporting a Labrador costume,
that’s what he is…
freely passing out his affection,
assuming everyone loves
his slobbery kisses.
But he has a selfish side,
rolling over onto his back,
expecting a belly rub.
And who are we to deny his wishes?
And his ears, like feeling silk
between our fingers.
We can’t get enough.
How amazing to know his love
comes unconditionally.
To know he doesn’t waste minutes
worrying about world events
or whether the pandemic is here to stay.
And he is never one to judge.
He just loves in his simple way,
and we love him back.
And that is simply enough.
© Lauren Scott, baydreamerwrites.com – All rights reserved.
Photo credit to my son when Copper was a bit younger.
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Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
Thank you, Lauren, for your beautiful poem expressing the wonderful nature of your friend, Copper, and your love for him.
Joanna
Thanks for your lovely comment, Joanna. Our furry family members mean so much to us that they inspire poetry. Have a wonderful day!
Simply enough and pure as can be! Hugs to you and sweet face Copper!
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Thanks, Marina. I know you feel this same unconditional love from your beautiful Hera. Hugs and kisses to you both, too!
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…and many more back!!!!!
and slobbery kisses from Hera to Copper!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Copper’s blushing! 😘🐕❤️😘🐕❤️
tail wags!!!! 🐾🐾❤️🐾🐾
🦴🐶🐕🦺🐾❤️😘
❤️🍂🐾😘
Oh my, this is so lovely, Lauren. I am like this with my cat. My mom says I make a fool of her – haha!
Thanks for your lovely words, Robbie. Our family furry members have a way of making us show our silly sides. Their unconditional love is precious. 🙂 💗
It definitely is.
Wow! I love those thoughts about your golden eyed pet… also that picture in an introspective mood!
Thanks for your beautiful words, Balroop! And this photo is one of my favorites. It really shows his soulful eyes. 🙂
Wonderful poem about your friend.
Thanks, Andrew! I appreciate you saying so. 🙂
I love this poem. Anyone with a dog, or any pet, will relate to this. I have two fur babies and I know exactly what you mean. Well done!
I’m so glad you can relate, Darlene, and I appreciate your lovely comment! Our furry family members are so special.
Copper Boy looks like a sweet boy. Lovely poem, Lauren. 💗
He is very sweet and lovable, Michele. Thanks so much for your beautiful words. I think he’s blushing. 🙂 ❤️
Ahh That is sweet. 😊 You are welcome.
Pets are definitely family members 🙂
Our fur babies. 😁
A beautiful ode to our furry family members. Lovely write, Lauren.
Thanks so much, Jeff. I appreciate your kind words and so does Copper. 🙂 Have a great day!
Awww. Beautiful, Lauren. I love how dogs love unconditionally and don’t worry about anything beyond when we’ll get home to give them more lovin’. I’ve always thought that the world would be a better place if we all tried to be a little more like our dogs. ❤
Thanks very much, Diana, and I agree with you. The world would definitely be a better place. 🙂 Have a wonderful day, my friend. 💞
Copper boy looks smart and awesome. Such a lovely and marvelous poem. Dogs are our best friends and give us unconditional love. I too have a Golden Retriever and her name is Amber and she is a gem of a girl and we all love her. Thanks a lot Lauren.
Aww, thanks so much, Kamal! And I love Golden Retrievers too. My sister used to have one, Nugget, was his name and he was a sweetheart. I love the name Amber and I’m sure she is a gem and a beautiful girl. I’m happy you can relate to my thoughts here. ❤️🐶
Thankful for your kind words dear Lauren. They are darlings and our Amber is such a mild and loving dog. Yes dog lovers can relate very well with each other.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That warmed my heart;)
Thanks so much, Sandra! I’m happy it did. 💗
What a sweet and beautiful ode to your pup. I want to pet his belly and tell him he’s a good boy!
Thanks, Bridgette, and he would definitely love it! 🙂 He hears that all the time from us. 💗
Awe! Copper Boy deserves all the belly rubs he wants. 🙂 Love Labradors; used to have a loving, but mischievous yellow Labrador named, Holly. This was an excellent tribute to your fur baby, Lauren.
He is very deserving, Mark, 🙂 and Holly sounds like she was a perfect part of your family, too. Labs are so good with kids. Thanks again for your wonderful words!