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Diamonds In The Ruff

by Mr. Ed — Read all 1,530 poems by Mr. Ed

Monday, March 3, 2014


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-->Inspired by Ron Hull’s Poem,
‘Diamonds In The Dust’
His passion is the restoration of neglected old cars,
Mine is giving abandoned dogs a second chance at life

Music: ‘A Whole New World’



“One that's been trapped in a garage,
good intentions but neglected instead,
hopes of restoration only a mirage.

Out in the fields or deep in the wood,
dragged there long ago and left for good,
rusting and wishing if only they could.

There is no downside,
to projects like these.
If they don't make money,
they put the mind at ease.”

A. D. Poet Ron Hull



As I read Ron’s car restoration poem
His words reminded me, of what I do
Instead of cars, I restore neglected canines
Giving them new life, taking away their blues

Sweet Little Renny is pictured on the left above
He was living in some bushes outside of a church
He was abandoned, neglected, with no one to love
He was starving, forlorn, untrusting, covered in dirt

His new friend Valentino is pictured on the right above
He was discovered in a dusty old shed, eating birdseed
Today, both of these castaways are now happy and healthy
Their restorations and new love of life, bring great joy to me

And right now, I am attempting to rescue yet another forlorn castaway
Who no longer trusts we human beings, and I cannot say that I blame her
She is now is living in an abandoned house, very cruelly left there by her family
I hope to restore her as well, and give her the second chance that she deserves


“A once neglected throwaway,
Now restored, and filled with joy.”

©March 2014, Mr. Ed
   


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Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on March 12, 2014
In our throw-away society you are a true beacon of hope. cuz p

Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on March 11, 2014
I love old restored cars. However, give me a hop-a-long pet like my Sammy-boy. He was a throw-away as is our Sara. A loving pet is a joy to behold. What a pleasure and what a treasure! Shining chrome on an old car is cool but there is a limit to the joy a man-made thing will bring. Our pets give us unconditional love. That is eternal joy! Amen!

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on March 9, 2014
There's little to keep the fervor of restoration of ANYTHING nowadays. You are to be commended.

Reviewed by Tiana ~ (Reader)
Reviewed on March 3, 2014
restoring the abandoned animals to full health ... You are truly amazing, Ed! Wonderfully written and loved the photo :))

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 3, 2014
restoration is the process of bring back to life what as run down, neglected, and abandoned ... you should be known as Ed The Restorer ...

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on March 3, 2014
I liked both restorations. But Mr. Ed I am in the process of adopting a pound puppy. one tagged to be euthanized but instead will be joining Hermes and I at the end of the week. She already is spreading sunshine in my life. So Sweet. Love your work and your words. Liz

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on March 3, 2014
I'm flattered that I inspired this poem, but your passion for forlorn little puppies is far greater than mine for retaining historic artifacts and pumping new life into old engines. Your work is rewarded by love. The only car I ever tried it to maintain cost me big bucks in the end it was eventually junked anyway. You are far more successful, especially by your articles that spread the word of kindness towards dogs (although I don't think any dog that's been splayed thinks of it as kindness).



Continue your good work. Renny and Valentino sure are happy campers.



Ron

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on March 3, 2014
Giving a life back, restores our own.

Michael D.

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on March 3, 2014
glad renny and valentino have a chance, hope the little lady will as well

ghandi was right

m

Reviewed by Ruan Mills
Reviewed on March 3, 2014
A perfect response to Ron's little gem - These little Diamonds are worth more than any other.
Rx

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on March 3, 2014
you are "our best friends hero"
budd

Reviewed on March 3, 2014
All rescuers are heroes and Godsent for these poor animals. No matter whether they are pure bred or stray, big or small, they each has a soul and life inside them, and all lives are precious, and should be saved. Thank God for Animal Rescue Team! May God bless you always!

Sandie


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