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POETRY CORNER: One Paul O’Grady

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Our little hearts are brokenThe Mutt world’s shed a tearAs a dog’s best friend your life now endsTo our National Treasure three cheers

We are eternally grateful at BatterseaFor all that you did for usYour endless cuddles walking through puddlesRe-homing was a plus

You came to our rescueThen took us to the parkYou gave us hope when we had nopeWith a tail wag and a bark.

From your Canine friends we thank youGive a paws for a thought right nowFrom every kennel we send our lovePaul please take your final Bow Wow

Mickey Brown 2023

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