this tiny dog
has lived a full life
gifted to me by my dear friend
having once
belonged to
her husband’s mother/grandmother
i would love to know its story
it has seen the world and is beautifully imperfect.
—
“art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness.”
~ Anni Albers
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Aww, it has seen a lots of ups and downs, it seems
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I think so too –
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🥰
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I would love to hear the stories it has to tell!
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wouldn’t they be amazing?
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how lovely 🙂 your little tales bring wonder into the world, Beth; that little phrase nails a deep truth: that many things, including our own little creations in writing, are “beautifully imperfect” like a Persian rug 🙂
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thank you, and they are –
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Imagine the stories
Imagine the dreams
Imagine the smiles and cuddles
Love bursting at the seams
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Yes!
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What a treasure.
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It truly is
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What an adorable poem! 🙂
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thank you!
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your welcome! 🙂
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They story is probably even better than the great things you imagine, Beth!
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i’ll bet
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Does it bark?
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i haven’t heard it yet, but not ruling it out
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🤡
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Beautifully imperfect is what life is all about. No wonder you love that critter.
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It absolutely is and that’s exactly why
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A Christmas ornament, perhaps. To be brought out once a year along with all its memories?
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I was thinking that, with the little loop on it’s back
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You could probable find one on EBay.
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yes, maybe, it looks kind of hand-crafted, made of clay or cement of some sort
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It will grace holiday trees for generations to come!
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It will!
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It’s beautiful, Beth! Oh the stories it could tell. Someone with a great imagination created that. 🙂 ~Terri
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for sure!
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Beautifully imperfect, indeed!
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yes!
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Wow indeed it has seen the world, and actually so perfect to be with. Absolutely love that quote!
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Thanks!
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A silent endearing history 🙂
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Indeed
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Beauty and imperfection go together nicely.
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absolutely
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Wow! He would have a few tales to tell.
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i feel like he’s seen a lot
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I’m sure he has.
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I would love inherit something like this from my parents ❤️
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it is a treasure
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Imagine all of the stories you can let run freely in your head while your staring at this…and wondering.
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yes, absolutely
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Oh, the stories it could tell!
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Beautiful! 🙂 Love it!
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thanks
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