What Animal Do I Speak Of?

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    What Animal Do I Speak Of?

    Author:Patty Letawsky
     
    Their love is like no other,

    their heart as pure as gold.

    Yet while going on a friendly walk,

    they're faced with stares of cold.

    They're so very close to human,

    in how they act and what they do,

    Unless you've known their devoted love,

    it's impossible to explain to you.

    They are greatly more misunderstood,

    thany any other breed.

    We tend to punish this loyal dog,

    Instead of mankind's deeds.

    They are always and forever clowns,

    with a wish for center stage.

    Yet while displaying this sense of humor,

    most people disengage.

    They, oh, so want to make new friends,

    and run and jump and play.

    Yet when they happily approach,

    most people shy away.

    Often I've seen children poke,

    or hop on for a ride.

    And when I felt they might get mad,

    they've only beamed with pride.

    I've seen there children yank and pull,

    with nary a reaction.

    Yet media's not interested,

    unless they've put someone in traction.

    When other dog's have made the news,

    this breed's name they affix.

    But when this brave dog saves the day,

    they call him "boxer mix".

    They love to snuggle up real close,

    to give lots of loves and kisses,

    Yet they suffer more than any,

    from unfair prejudices.

    Their tails wag hard and hips twist, too,

    more so than other mutts.

    So those of us who know the breed,

    we call them "wiggle butts".

    What animal do I speak of,

    Whose love is so unique?

    If you've truly known one,

    you know of whom I speak.

    There is no creature on this Earth

    who will ever make you merrier.

    The animal I do speak of,

    it's the American Pit Bull Terrier
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    I know I know!  I dont feel so special b/c it said it at the end lol....
     
    Great poem!!
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    What a beautiful poem! I was thinking pit bull until the wiggly butt area then that made me think of the english bulldog puppy that we have at work that comes in each month.
     
    How true is that poem. Poor pit bulls have such a hard way to go to get people to see the other side of them.
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    An Amstaff is not really a Pit bull. It is of the bullie breed technically.
     
    And ALL Bully breeds are disrespected like that. Sad isn't it? When HUMANS are supposed to be the brighter species.
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    I LOVE that poem, Garrett.  I was thinking of Patrice as I read it.  Patrice is one of my favorite dogs @ the DDC where I volunteer.  She is a Pittie & what a love she is.  She should be the poster dog for Pitties.  She doesn't have a mean bone in her body &, trust me, Grady has tested her.  When she first showed up he was all over her like white on rice.  Not once did she ever act out in any aggressive manner.  She's a love & very funny when she talks.