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When Wolf Became Dog

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

Monday, August 9, 2010


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“Dogs have given us their absolute all,

We are the center of their universe.

We are the focus of their love, and faith, and trust,

And they serve mankind, in return for scraps.

It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made.”

 

Roger Caras

 

Music: A Whole New World

 

As I now gaze at our tiny, pregnant, Lupita

I marvel at the bond, between canine and man

I ponder when human and wolf, first connected

An event in history, which must have been grand

 

I would have loved to have been at the campfire

When man first offered wild wolf, his friendship

Over 100,000 years ago, the historians now say

When man and wolf, began a life-altering kinship

 

The day that wild wolf first accepted a cooked piece of meat

Offered by a caveman, sitting around his comforting campfire

When the ‘Wolf Mother of All Dogs’ accepted domestication

When the very first ‘Dog Pups’ were born, to her and their sire

 

Today, because of this unique friendship, started 100,000 years ago

There are over 400 types of canines, from Chihuahua to Great Dane

We humans owe quite a bit to their ancestors, Earth’s Wild Wolves

Yet today, so many want to annihilate Wolf, which to me, is insane

 

If not for that wondrous Wolf Mother of All Dogs

And that extremely wise Caveman, 100,000 years ago

I would not be blessed with the six canines I now have

And Man’s Best Friend would not exist, we’d be all alone

 

Please support America’s wildlife groups trying to save the Wild Wolf

And watch ‘And Man Created Dog’ presented by National Geographic

As both an ardent wild wolf advocate, and a devoted domestic dog lover

I sincerely believe a world without either wolf or dog would truly be horrific

 

Wolf is one of Earth’s predators,

That seldom, if ever, attacks man;

I have now really come to believe,

This was part of the Creator’s plan.

 

My spouse and I are now looking forward to,

The arrival of once homeless Lupita’s puppies;

A miraculous event, made possible by a wolf,

So very long ago, in mankind’s ancient history.

 

But the plight of both wolf and dog,

Is now so very extremely sad, today;

In just the past several days alone,

We’ve found five more starving strays.

 

 

 

©2010, Mr. Ed

 
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Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on August 20, 2010
YOU SAID : today, so many want to annihilate Wolf, which to me, is insane, I CAN ONLY ADD Amen, Amen, Amen

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on August 11, 2010
Superb write , Bro Ed! You keep us informed,for which I thank you,and I too wonder how anyone in their right mind would want to get rid of wolves! They should learn more about them,and not believe what some movies portray them to be!

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on August 10, 2010
PBS did a show on this very subject this past weekend. Very cool and informative. Patrick

Reviewed by Dayvid Graybill
Reviewed on August 9, 2010
Wolves are awesome Ed, and they are very much needed to help keep our little eco-system alive on this little ball we call Earth. Good informative poetry about domesticated dogs. My wife and I have a Wiemaramer who has become the best dog ever!

Peace,
Dayvid

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on August 9, 2010
Your generous spirit, Ed, offers us a perfect bond...perfect for us, but rightly questions our betrayal, too.

John

Reviewed on August 9, 2010
Powerful write, Ed; well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)

Reviewed by Andy Turner
Reviewed on August 9, 2010
Valid points. But my dogs sold their souls to the person offering food.

The biggest threat is Bees, no Bees, no Life!

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on August 9, 2010
Man has always won out on the deal for sure, Ed, and too readily betrays the trust with which he is by dog/wolf endowed. Bless you and all others similarly concerned who cherish these precious lives and are at pains always to nurture them - whether starving or newborn. The needs are great, the nurturers sadly all too few. But those who find their way to YOUR door are the lucky ones. A beautiful write. xx

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on August 9, 2010
Damn but I wish I could take in one of those strays you find...it tears me apart to think of them with no one to be with, alone in this big old scary world...e

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on August 9, 2010
History is so magical to me, and I love the way you impart the lessons within the poetry ~
I want to help save wolves, and all animals in whatever habitat there is left for them. You must please let us know the best organizations to support working along these lines...
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on August 9, 2010
Ed such a touching history lesson..I wish all wolves a work in harmony with our Mother Earth and mankind..
Congrats on the future arrival of your new puppies!

Peace, love and light,
Amber

Reviewed by Donna Chandler
Reviewed on August 9, 2010
An important message well delivered through your poetic words. Your sentiments were expressed perfectly.

Donna

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on August 9, 2010
I wish the world had more angels like you and you wife, Ed! Blessings on little Lupita, I hope all goes well for both her and her puppies. This is a very touching poem!

Anna

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on August 9, 2010
I truly feel your sentiments ED, Please, be sure to post some photos of the new puppies!!!

Reviewed on August 9, 2010
A wonderful pen Ed. I hope littel Lupita and her babies will be safe and well through the birth process and beyond. Bless you for taking care of all the pitiful creatures.

Reviewed by Lew Duffey
Reviewed on August 9, 2010
My prayers go with you and Lupita.
God bless,
Lew

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on August 9, 2010
It is also a sad statement on humanitie's plight as well for when the economy suffers so badly often it is the pets that are the first to feel it...
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