This is going back several years. She was the sweetest dog, so good natured and friendly.
"Loving friend, the gift of one
Who her own true faith has run
Through thy lower nature
Be my benediction said
With my hand upon thy head
Gentle fellow creature!"
Part of a poem by Elizabeth Barret Browning. It's a very long poem, the reason why I chose the first verse as it seemed to fit Daisy perfectly, and I thought it was enough. However, you can read the rest of the poem here if you would like to.
One Sunday (this is going back to April 2012), the weather was gorgeous, not too hot and a great temperature for a walk. We decided to visit the Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge, which is about 45 minutes to an hour away from our home. There are lots of trails and we keep saying that we will have to explore them all, but our favorite is a boardwalk that is right next to the Occoquan Bay. We saw bald eagles and osprey, and we were very happy about that obviously. However, a highlight for me was meeting Daisy. The lady she was walking with was very nice and said I could pet Daisy, that she loved to be made a fuss of.
Daisy was a very sweet and friendly dog, and you could tell just by looking at her that she wanted to say hello. Her companion had stopped on the trail so that we could pass but Daisy was bubbling with happiness. I could see all she wanted to do was say hello to everyone who passed by. I asked the lady if it would be okay to pet Daisy and she said yes. I massaged her ears for a while and gave her a proper fussing. Saying she was beside herself with joy was no exaggeration. I didn't realize Gregg had taken the photo until I got home and saw it on the computer. I am so glad he did as it is a nice memory of meeting our very lovable furry friend, who was as delighted at meeting us as we were of meeting her, and one of those short interludes that can make the day.
Thanks for looking and I hope you are all staying safe and warm out there.
It was a wonderful encounter with Daisy, yes I also love petting a dog but only if I ask first!
ReplyDeleteA nice post about the poem!
I wish you a nice day, hugs Elke
It certainly was Elke and I am happy you enjoy the same interactions. Thank you very much. I wish you a nice day also. Hugs, Denise
DeleteShe is a gorgeous dog :-D
ReplyDeleteShe certainly is Ananka, thank you :)
DeleteAw, Daisy does look like a sweet girl.
ReplyDeleteShe was that Ann :)
DeleteA hapoy memory indeed.
ReplyDeleteVery David, thank you :)
DeleteGood memory, Denise and what a beautiful face of the dog Daisy.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret, it was and she certainly does have a beautiful face :)
DeleteAww...what a beautiful dog she was...
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Agree completely Donna, hugs, Denise
DeleteI love meeting up with sweet dogs on my walks. Daisy looks so sweet.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely to come across them on a walk. A sweet dog indeed :)
DeleteDaisy looks like a sweet dog! A happy memory and I like the poem verse.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a happy day!
A very happy memory, and happy you enjoyed the poem too. Thank you Eileen, I wish you the same :)
Delete'Gentle fellow creature' indeed. We had a Daisy dog, but she was a Jack Russell, and a very sweet-natured little dog.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely Janice, I've enjoyed being around Jack Russells in the past. They are adorable!
DeleteMany dogs that we meet on the trails are very anxious to say hello.
ReplyDeleteMost seem to be you're right :) I love it when it happens :)
DeleteDaisy looks like a sweetie. Even though I have 2 dogs at home, I love meeting dogs on my walks.
ReplyDeleteHi Erika, she certainly was. How wonderful that you have two dogs :)
DeleteAhh, what a sweet encounter. Hope you have another cozy day, Denise.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen, and you also :)
DeleteI miss my dogs and anytime I see one I turn into some kind of effusive person I otherwise do not know! Daisy was obviously a people dog.
ReplyDeleteI miss mine too, and I am the same way :) An apt description of Daisy. Thanks Sandra :
DeleteLabs are the most friendly and loving. Our neighbor 2 doors down has a black Lab
ReplyDeleteJack. He is a real lover and a leaner....when he stops to say hi he leans in with all 90 lbs. Daisy appeared to be a leaner too
Hugs cecilia
Very true! I had one lab mix and a full golden in my life. They were both beautiful! Thanks Cecilia, hugs Denise
DeleteGood dogs train us to like them. I'D PET dAISY.
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely! Very true, I agree on that whole-heartedly :)
DeleteLabs seem like gentle giants.
ReplyDeleteVery true Sandie :)
DeleteSweet dog
ReplyDeleteI agree, thanks Christine :)
DeleteA happy memory and sweet pictures of Daisy.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Very Jan, thank you and all the best to you too :)
DeleteUy me enamore de esa bella perrita. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteEso me hace feliz mi amiga. Ella también despertó esas emociones en mí. ¡Gracias! Te mando un beso :)
DeleteWhat a booooteeful pup she was. Those eyes! Those eyes! So sweet.
ReplyDeleteSweet and happy she was, and I loved her expressive face :) Thanks Ivy!
DeleteShe does looks a very friendly dog and she has such a sweet face.
ReplyDeleteAgree 100% :)
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