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Lucy and Lorna – A Poem by Edwina Smith
LUCY AND LORNA.
A POEM BY EDWINA SMITH.
Roly-poly me!
Everything’s a game
Like my brothers and sisters
I now have a name
Growing up so fast
With a coat of gold
Ready to take on the world
At only eight weeks old
Strangers came to see me
A family kind and caring
By car they took me home
A year we will be sharing
They’ll look after me
As I learn and grow
Help me understand
What a puppy needs to know
Lots of fun and play
Pats, praise and cuddles
Then there’s house training
Sure to be some puddles
Puppy preschool
Going out for walks
Making friends with the cat
Her eyes way out on stalks!
The beach and the park
Walking on a lead
Rest, play and exercise
With all the food I need
To grow up strong and healthy
And let’s not forget
Worming, checks and needles
With my trusted vet
In this happy home
Time has flown so fast
And my family knew
‘twas not meant to last
They have raised me well
I can sit, come and stay
Now the day is here
When I must go away
All hearts are breaking
Tears begin to flow
I can feel their sadness
A dog just seems to know
They nurtured me with love
It’s hard to say goodbye
Now to start my training
To become a ‘seeing eye’
So begins the journey
Let’s see what I can do
Staying calm and focused
And how I respond to
A world of distraction
That dogs love or hate
Tail wagging, keen to go
I can hardly wait!
We take lots of walks
Along quiet and busy streets
Gentle words, plenty of pats
Perhaps a few treats
My trainer, kind and patient
Sees progress every day
Preparing me for what’s to be
Leading all the way
Now I train in harness
Up and down some stairs
Through noisy crowds
Going ‘round the chairs
Then to a café
Navigate the door
The smell of pies and cakes
An ice cream on the floor!
Ignoring cats and dogs
Walking straight ahead
Should we ride the bus today?
We’ll take the tram instead
Always keen to please
Adventure doesn’t wane
Heading to the airport
It’s time to catch a plane
Stopping at a kerb
‘Forward’ is the way
If there’s a car
Then I disobey
Until the road is clear
Then off we can go
See all this training
Is not just for show
Lorna has been waiting
Hoping soon to greet
A very special friend
She is yet to meet
One day comes a call
My trainer’s voice is steady
Giving her the good news
A golden lab is ready
For a month or so
We all have great fun
When my trainer says goodbye
Lorna and I are one
We’re a working team
And ‘clicked’ straight away
Our bond forever strong
With her I shall stay
The day starts with breakfast
We walk to catch the bus
People are so amazed
To see the two of us
Waiting at the station
All set and doing fine
We’ll catch the 7.30
Platform number 9
Off the train, down the street
We make our way along
Such a busy time of day
The city’s pulse is strong
Through the door, in the lift
To the seventh floor
We’ve become the best of friends
Who could ask for more!
The phone rings, she’s under way
Lorna works on plans
Amongst her many clients
There are lots of fans
And when the day is done
We’ll settle for the night
Better have a good sleep
We’ve got an early flight
If you ever see us
And wonder what to do
Some people mean well
Others have no clue
Please don’t distract me
Advice that’s very wise
In my guiding harness
I am Lorna’s eyes
EDWINA SMITH
January 31st, 2024.
