Susan Marcotte

lying on her back
she delights in the green grass—
smiling happily.

how I love my dog,
furry soft and warm to touch,
always there for me.

bathing in the lake,
te dogs jump in and swim—
pur open majesty.

the dog wags her tail–
lies quietly in the sun—
shifting emotions.

the dog licks my hand
patiently waiting for a
milk bone dog biscuit.

chasing cats around,
up the trees blowing in the wind—
doggie like circus.

sweet angel baby,
my little girl sits alone–
attention longing.

chasing water fowl–
my dog dives in and swims
after a flock of geese.

lying on her back–
she patiently awaits a,
doggie massage.

the dog licks my face—
paying special attention—
 to his love for me.

lying on the porch,
my dog guards me with a–
passion unreal.

my dog sticks her head,
into a pile of sand
how silly she looks.

eating ice cream–
the dogs and Dad find peace
and serenity.

noses to the ground,
my dog follows the scent of–
something delicious.

lying on his back,
he snores loudly and often–
beautiful slumber.

my dog gives me peace–
takes me to a better place,
in this noisy world.

loving the stick–
he’s determined to swim,
into the lake.

the doggie smiles–
lifts his leg on every bush,
masculinity!!!

dog sits by the door,
waiting patiently for leave,
please take me with you???

dog curled up by me,
sharing his body heat–
on such a  cold night.

dog out the window
driving the car down the road–
roller coaster ride!!!

sitting on my lap–
dog the proud owner of,
his loviing parent.

sweet little sounds,
comung from my dog sleeping,
beautiful slumber.

doog scratches his ear–
sighing deeply lying down,
contentment achieved.

dog barks at people
from his perch on the  front porch,
guarding his master.

My little girl is fancy-free
all she needs is me
she runs and jumps
into my lap
with an open loving heart
she kisses my face all over
ahe’d do anything for me
and I for her
she just wants to be friends
until the end.

Daddy loves his girl so
youu’ll never know
she’s alot like him
he’s taught her how to love
he’s taught her about nature
they share a passiobn forthe outdoors
and the road less taken
they love seagulls,  geese,  birds at the pet store and chasibg cats!!
they love swimmimg in the cool clear water
long walks in the woods on the weekends.

how I love these two
a man and his dog
a beautiful blonde cocker spaniel
a blue eyed man
they mean the world to me
how I love to see
them together
 my heart soars
when they lie around
her head on his shoulder
fluffy and warm
I know they are committed
he and I would do anything fir her
our friendship and the dog
they mean the world to me.

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Noodles is a doggie who is a happy go lucky little guy , with a love for pasta. 

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Noodles ia a Brussels griffon , a french doggie whom his master swears he’s Italisn ,  because he loves noodles so very much.

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Noodles ha s a sweet nature and loves to eat.  he just loves to eat.  he just loves to eat.  he espacially loves to eat noodles , therefore his family named him noodles.  he’s just a noodlie kind  of dog.  \

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Noodles is brown wuth brown eyes and a little snub nose surrounded by a hairy beard.  Often when he eats pasta it sticks to his beard and then he looks like a fired octopus with a bad hair day.  I mean noodle just loves noodles. Any kind of noodle,  fried,  baked,   sauteed or poached.  he just loves pasta in his tummy. Lots and lots of pasta.\

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On cold rainy days Noodles master fixes him chicken noodle soup.  he enjoys dipping his crackers in his soup.  but most of all he loves the noodles.  He tries not to slurp the soup and always usess his napkin and finishes the soup.

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On fridsy nights at home his Master fixes spaghetti. The sauce cooks all day long. You get so hungry you eat a horse or a cow.  You can  smell it all over Heats his spaghetti with a napkin and twists the noodles around his fork.  He always remembers to wipe his mouth with the napkin!

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Sometimes noodles family goes out to eat Chinese.  Noodles loves the lo mein.  He enjoys the vegetables with his Chinese noodles.  He eats the lo mein with his chopsticks.  This is quite a challenge for such a little guy.  He tries not to be too messy with his food.  His Master is so proud!!!

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Some days noodles feels sad.  His master tells him it’s O.K.  But noodles just feels like a wet noodle.  He sits around and mopes and cries.  His master gives him extra loving attention and noodles begins to feel better.  Then he’s ready for that special noodle dish.

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Noodles special dish is shrimp alfredo.  He savors the cheesy sauce and munches on the shrimp.  Now he is happy and healthy.  Also ready for a nice long nap.  He cuddles up with his Master.  They dream sweet dreams togetherand wake up feeling refreshed!!!

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Noodles is a good doggie.  he just loves his pasta.  And of course his Master.  Noodles is so funny.  he just loves noodles and also long walks too!   He and his master go fitness walking.  The their ready for more noodles—— Oddles of noodles!!!!!

the end

mysterious and deep are the
emotions of mt tears
and like the ocean lie deep
within my fears
For so many years
I ignored myself
hurt by the longing to be loved
when from up above
came a great blinding light
that touched the sand
I held out my hand 
and cried
Dear Lord , pardon me
don’t you see
 I have a hole in my heart
that’s mysterious to me
how can it be
I stopped listening to the voice within
and once again was lost
only to be found
I heard a sound from heaven
Deep and Bold
saying-I’m here to hold
hold me tight
don’t let go
I’ll never let you down
Look what I found
walking along the beach
shells of every size and shape
like the souls of us all
each unique and different
with a special call
to follow the footprints
that we leave on each other
growing abd giving
grace to one
another
laughing and playing as choldren do
as the seagulls swoop dowm
and cry out loud
hovering in midair as food is
thrown up
Your spirit is our bread
and as we cry yoiu feed us
 the truth
Give light and sinshine to a dark
world
It’s as if I’m girl again
happy ,  joyous and free
don’t you see
I’ve learned to love
you and also me.

like a child
I run to you Lord
I hold you tightly
my cheek presed up against yours
I kiss you sweetly

Like a chlid
I bow my head and pray
feel the sunshine on my hair
feel the wind refresh my soul
long to be near you

like a chlid
I trust you my God
I openly talk with you
I ask for forgiveness
I thank you for your infinite blessings

I wait patiently for you to
return home
I tremb;le with the thought
of being left behind
I find peace and happiness
in your presence

like a child
I kneel and pray
for all my loved ones
for all you have done
and all that remains to be
seen

like a child
I lay down my head
 close my eyes
feel safe and secure
with your unending love and
strength

like a child
I awake each morning
with a twinkle in my eye
see the blue sky
 and smile

like a chlid
I believe in eternity
what was meant to be
 how I”ve always loved you
and you me
I can see
the real meaning behind life
everlasting
 and know you will
take me there
in your time not mine
What a joy a miracle brings!
Thank you Lord for all good things.

In the spring night air, in the middle of the night
we walked down the winding road
in a grove of very old trees
with the wind pushing us along
the moon up ahead
shining a path through the trees
we came to the cliff
that looked down into the valley
a river ran through the farmhouses
the lights from the city far away
to the land of the stars.

We sat down on the huge old rocks
and looked up
it was then I think
I found the meaning of life
as a shooting star flew past
I made a wish
a simple request
that I would always have love in my heart
for a better way in this world
love enough for all
at Dowdell’s knob.

Many men have been to Dowdell’s knob
famous men that have paved their way
through this grove of trees
to find inner peace
and what a release it is
to see so many stars
on a cool spring time night
with my dog by my side
gentle yet free
I realize you love me
and that is the key
because I had just wished for it
and my wish has come true
for now I have you
in my life everyday
and come what may
I will be your forever lover
and love you with a passion
that breaks all barriers
that lasts as long
as the stars shine
up on Dowdell’s Knob.

We found love on Caravelle Beach
the moon was just beyond our reach
as we lie in the sand
hand in hand
the wind off the ocean
stirred in us a deep emotion
our bodies pulled together close
it was as though
we were one.

As we walked along the shore
I felt I couldn’t want you more
than this moment in time
when you were mine
on Caravelle beach.

The tide pulled our feet
as we walked along the waters edge
swells from the surf
crashing around us made sure
we kept to the beat
of each others hearts
at that special place
on Caravelle Beach.

We decided to swim
the night air was warm
we took off our clothes
dove into the waves
the cool water caressing our bodies
we floated on our backs
the moonlight sent streams of light
along the sky
and I never felt happier
with not only you
but I.
On Caravelle beach.

We could hear the foghorn
in the distance
hear a lone seagull cry
as we embarked on this spiritual journey
one of intimacy and freedom
with no rhyme or reason
it was definitely the season
for love on the beach
for love on our favorite beach
where sea turtles make their way
and are protected
to the sea
conch shells lie all over the sand
crabs nibble at your ankles
seaweed litters and piles long the dunes
sea grass is plentiful
and there is no end to nature
no time not to nurture
the love we have for one another
on Caravelle beach.

And as we leave our favorite place
we carry it with us forever
into the stressful times
the times when things go wrong
it stays forever in our minds
we can actually feel its presence
alive in our memories
we can recall a happier time
a place where God and man came together
forever, at Caravelle Beach.

As I awake from a dream
that seemed so real
my heart pounding fast
I ask myself
where did that come from?
The mind is a powerful thing
it makes the unreal a reality
it pays attention to the smallest detail
colors so vibrant
feelings so magnified
it’s as if you are there
and it lingers
long after you awake
you stop and reflect
during the day
about the nights events
sometimes even years go by
and you think of the dream
as if it just happened.

Dreams are what our lives are made of
Dreams empower the spirit
Dreams uplift the heart
Dreams help us let go of the pain
Dreams keep us sane

Grand Mother where have you gone?
I saw you in a dream last night
and you were so beautiful and wise
and I miss you with all my heart
and wish that I could be with you soon
I don’t understand why you had to leave us
but I know in my heart
that you left your imprint
on my soul
and if I ever grow old
I want to be just like you.

Joined the Zim Family Cocker Spaniel Forum as Susan Marcotte.

Published Michael & Mandy in the Cockers, Cockers, and more Cockers! section of Zim Family Cocker Spaniel Forum.

 Ollie the Octopus

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Ollie was a handsome octopus that lived in the deep dark ocean. There was only one thing, Ollie was lonely and afraid of the dark ocean. He longed for the safety of the aquarium. Ollie wanted to have friends and be happy.

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One day Ollie was swimming by the aquarium when he met a beautiful octopus named Dollie.

Dollie invited Ollie in to play. Ollie was thrilled, it was the first time he had been asked to join anyone in the aquarium!!!!!

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In the aquarium, they met with many other fish in the sea. Sallie the starfish, Susie the sea otter and sandy the swordfish. They all swam together by the colorful coral, swung on seaweed vines, and surfed the oceans’ waves. They had so much fun they wanted Ollie to come and play everyday. Finally Ollie had friends and wasn’t afraid of the ocean anymore!!!!

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Ollie was thrilled with his new friends, but most of all Dollie. Ollie knew that he loved Dollie. He invited her to dinner that very night. Ollie was sure that Dollie was the most beautiful fish in the sea. They dined on lobster, shrimp and oysters. The seafood was delicious. Ollie got down on all eight knees and proposed. Dollie said “yes”. Never again would Ollie be lonely.

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The next morning was their wedding day. And as all their friends stood by and the dolphins sang, Ollie and Dollie kissed and smiled at one another. They walked down the isle in hand,

and in hand
and in hand
and in hand
and in hand
and in hand
and in hand
and in hand.

For you see octopuses have eight hands.!!!!!

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