2009 Poetry, Song and Limerick Thread

[sugarriver]

And a-w-a-a-y-y we go!! Good one Moosie!

[Gatekeeper]

Not my writing, but this is too funny!

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/st ... _dog_sorry

GK

[deafcat]

Thanks for link Gatekeeper! I'm so down about Bjorner, but the Onion piece is just about the funniest thing I've ever read (even in the Onion!). Thank you!!!

[emwcee]

Good one Moose.

[mamamia]

LOL Moose! Excellent!

[DustMusher]

I don't know if this is just for original works by members, but I felt I had to inlude this - to me, it says it all.

It is a song, The Husky's Code, written by Kyf Brewer and in the film Donna Quante did about Karen ramstead's training for an Iditarod - Pretty Sled Dogs.

It brings tears to my eyes whenever I hear it.

HUSKY’S CODE
Words and music by: Kyf Brewer © 2006

I will refuse to bite the open hand that cares for me,
I’ll keep my smile when you are down.
We’ll show each other endless acts of charity
‘Cause I feel most at home when you’re around.

I will defend your right to always be the wiser one,
An’ I’ll put my trust in your command.
An’ once we’re off its one for all and all for one,
The pack becomes a team from where you stand.

Refrain:
And I will be your guide beneath these Northern Lights
And you will be my shadow on the snow.
Whatever course you choose,
Whatever trail you’re on, I’m ready to roll.

You will prepare a place for me to rest my weary feet,
An’ I’ll serenade you ‘neath the stars.
I will be there pullin’ for you when you’re weak,
‘Cause happiness is anywhere you are.


REFRAIN

[Breeze]

Tears, indeed, thanks!

Breeze

[MelanieGouldFanBrian]

WHAT A WONDERFUL TEAM
Sung to Louis Armstrong (& Martin Buser's) What A Wonderful World

I see folks with cold toes, red noses too
They cheer on the dogs, as they come up the chute
And I think to myself, What a Wonderful Team

I see dogs of black, of brown and white
They run in the morn, and through dark of night
And I think to myself, What a Wonderful Team

The Aurora Borealis, so pretty in the sky
And the dogs lolling tongues, as the miles roll on by
The fans pat their heads, the dogs lick their face
What they're really saying, is "what a great race"

I hear all the dogs bark, I watch them all run
They gave their all, and that's why we won
And I think to myself, What a Wonderful Team
Then I say it out loud, "What a Wonderful Team"

Oh Yeah!

mgfb

[fladogfan]

Such talent Brian, that is a beautiful song. You'll need to send it to Martin, he can use new words for his song.
I find myself smiling as I write this, it was so nice. Thank you.

[sugarriver]

Oh, Yeah!! is right Bri - been waiting for you to gear up with those song lyrics. Good one!