Heartfelt Dog Poems About Companionship Today I wanted to share some dog poems about the amazing connection between a dog and his human owner. Over the years, the bond just gets stronger and our canine friends never fail to amaze us. They are always there to give us a lovely welcome after a stressful day... Continue Reading →
Shelter Dog Poems These are poems I wrote for shelter dogs in rescue centres. The first is the story of Old Patch and Old Billy who are now in their twilight years and are always overlooked in the kennels. The Kennels Were Quiet The kennels were quiet Now the gates were closed The puppies... Continue Reading →
A Sad Time at Waggy Tales I've written this post several times now but can't seem to find the right words. On 17th August 2020 we lost our little dog, Holly. I've been dreading that day for several years now because she was the grand old age of seventeen. It doesn't matter how you try... Continue Reading →
Another Useless Prop is a poem I wrote after visiting antique shops, thrift shops, and second-hand sales. It got me thinking about how beautiful porcelain is discarded just because it has a tiny chip or hairline crack. All the monetary value disappears with just the tiniest imperfection and the item becomes a permanent fixture, left on... Continue Reading →
Why are you here with me? is a poem about long relationships which survive despite all the problems we come up against in our lives. Despite financial struggles, getting older and illness there seems to be a magnetic force which bonds two people together. The world is such a vast, exciting place but still, someone chooses... Continue Reading →
Muddy Paws Dog Poems, by Kate Hanford Muddy Paws Dog Poems are written by me and available as an ebook on Amazon. From the heartache of losing a beloved friend to the plight of the rescue dog and all the fun of owning a new puppy. "Some Will Make You Laugh, Some Will Make... Continue Reading →
The Antique Shop One of my favourite pastimes is to spend half an hour browsing in an Antique Shop. It's not the valuable, ostentatious items behind glass cabinets that I search for. I like to spend time looking through dusty boxes at the back of the shop. I have tried to convey in the poem the... Continue Reading →
Are you a Child of the Seventies? Take a look at this nostalgic poem to see if any of these activities ring a bell A Child of The Seventies Sherbet dib dabs, platforms, flares Name That Tune, Celebrity Squares Doing handstands against the wall Pop to the phone box to make a call... Continue Reading →
This started out as a book review, but it really got me thinking about how rude people affect our lives. Also, a little courtesy doesn't cost anything does it? They say that smiling is infectious but rudeness is too. A harsh comment can ruin someones day and they then go on to be rude to... Continue Reading →
Mental Health Poetry to Soothe the Pain of Depression In a world of social media when everyone appears to be having a wonderful time, do we have unrealistic expectations and leave ourselves open to disappointment? This is a question I was debating in my mind. when I wrote this poem. In Mental Health Awareness Week I... Continue Reading →