Be My Valentine!
Valentine's colors
are red and pink
These colors are nice
I really do think.
On Valentine's Day
It really is fun
To give candy and cards
to everyone.
- Ashley, age 7
My Pet Tigog
Have you met my friend Tigog?
He's partly tiger, partly dog.
He has stripes like a tiger, nose like a dog.
Eats like a tiger, sleeps like a dog.
He likes to play ball, and run amuck.
That's why I love Tigog!
- Courtney, age 12, AZ
He is my best friend and has been for years,
With me since he's been a pup.
He picked us out--he had no fears,
He licked us when we picked him up.
He grew up with a cat, they worried each other,
To Lisenby, he was a friend.
He wants lots of attention, but he is no bother,
Just to be petted again, and again.
He's kept me sane in times of despair,
He is loyal beyond the words meaning.
He gives me solace, takes away my care,
On him always I find I am leaning.
Cross country we've driven, and driven once more,
He is great in the car on the road.
He is ready to ride, and always explore,
Where I'm at, he calls his abode.
When I was a gypsy, he came with me too,
He wouldn't be left behind.
He is my family, he's faithful and true,
The light of my life, he has shined.
But his eyesight is failing, his legs are unsteady,
But constantly he's at my side.
To go for a walk, he wants to be ready,
But sometimes, he'd rather ride.
When I got sick, needed help, feeling weak.
He didn't stop 'cause he was ailing.
He went next door, my neighbor to seek,
He took care of me without failing.
My worry is deep, am I that constant,
Do I tend him as well as I could,
My heart breaks, to think for an instant,
I don't do as well as I should.
This tribute to Mack is while he is living,
The companion I always count on.
My devoted love, I hope I am giving,
It'll be too soon that he's gone.
- Valentina, age 13, New York
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