OL‘ BLUE

OL‘  BLUE 
By Donna Penley

He’ D follow the tractor down th’ long land, out to th’ field where I’d plow;
Then wait for me under a shade tree – I can still see him waitin’ there now.
Noon would come an’ we’d share lunch by th’ side of a crick in th’ shade;
Then I’d go back to work and he’d take a nap.  He thought it a pretty fair trade!
 
Ears perked up, watchin’ me.  He always knew when I was done,
Then he’d follow me back to th’ home place, racin’ me back on th’ run.
Then he’d stick by my side while I did th’ chores.  He always stayed right by my side;
Then we’d go up t’ th’ farm house an’ I’d eat supper, an’ ol’ Blue, he’d wait outisde.
But, I always brought him a special treat, he always liked what I got him;
Was never very particular.  Seemed content with whatever life brought ‘im.
 
Evenins  was spent on th’ front porch; I’d rock an’ ol’ Blue, he’d sleep;
Then he’d stay awake an’ play watch dog while I was abed countin’ sheep.
We continued this routine for many long years – then one day Blue didn’t go to th’ field –
An’ I knew in my heart an’ it hurt me, that th’ ol’ dog’s fate was sealed.
 
Ol’ Blue’s been gone now for a long, long time, but in my mind’s eye I can see,
Him sittin’ out in front of th’ barn –-  ears up, tail waggin’, watchin’ for me.
Some folks say there’s animals in heaven – an’ I surely hope that it’s true;
‘Cause if I’m lucky enough to make it up there, I know I’ll find m’ buddy –
 
OL’ BLUE!!!
 
Copyrighted Oct. 1998