Poetry By Nitro

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they are staring at</div> <div> The ball that's in my hand.</div> <bR> <div> I see in his expression,</div> <div> A thought goes through his mind,</div> <div> "Come on and throw the ball-will ya",</div> <div> "Or I'll sit here and I'll whine."</div> <bR> <div> So I threw the ball - he chased it,</div> <div> And he has got the knack,</div> <div> Of catching it in mid-flight,</div> <div> But then won't bring it back.</div> <bR> <div> Again, his mind is thinking,</div> <div> "Two can play this game,"</div> <div> "I'll make <B><U>you</U></B> chase me now,"</div> <div> "And <B><U>you're</U></B> the one to blame."</div> <bR> <div> "You wouldn't give it to me,</div> <div> When I wanted it real bad,</div> <div> So you can come and get it,</div> <div> And I will drive <B><U>you</U></B> mad."</div> <bR> <div> "I'll hold it tight between my teeth,</div> <div> And wait till you're so near,</div> <div> Then I'll take off like a rocket,</div> <div> And then I'll disappear."</div> <bR> <div> "Mum is getting puffed, I see,</div> <div> And she might not want to play,</div> <div> So I'd better give the ballie back,</div> <div> So everything's ok."</div> <bR> <div> "Mum and I have lots of fun,</div> <div> She loves me oh so much,</div> <div> She cuddles me and kisses me,</div> <div> I love her gentle touch."</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0c7e30c0.gif" border=0 width="483" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Be Proud</div> <div> By Nitro (The Greyhound)</div> <div> <IMG SRC="254e4ca0.jpg" border=0 width="228" height="202" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Sometimes I sit and wonder,</div> <div> Why some people think we're bad,</div> <div> Is it `cause we're wearing muzzles?</div> <div> Or of the life we've had?</div> <bR> <div> My Mum has told me things,</div> <div> About dogs of my kind,</div> <div> And I feel pretty special,</div> <div> Are other people blind?</div> <bR> <div> We are the ultimate athletes,</div> <div> We can run so very fast,</div> <div> We've been so respected,</div> <div> By people in the past.</div> <bR> <div> Pharaohs have adored us,</div> <div> For our loyalty and our speed,</div> <div> We were highly valued,</div> <div> Yes we were - indeed.</div> <bR> <div> Royalty in Britian,</div> <div> Prized us for our look,</div> <div> And it has been recorded,</div> <div> We came here with James Cook.</div> <bR> <div> So, why are people scared of us,</div> <div> We're as loving as they come,</div> <div> We're loyal and we are gentle,</div> <div> It makes me oh so glum.</div> <bR> <div> So why don't people realise,</div> <div> We're special - yes indeed,</div> <div> With qualities beyond those,</div> <div> Of any other breed.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0c7e30c0.gif" border=0 width="483" height="12" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> My Special Little Friend</div> <div> By Nitro (The Greyhound)</div> <div> <IMG SRC="256f8a80.jpg" border=0 width="248" height="168" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> While dozing on the lounge,</div> <div> My legs stretched to the sky,</div> <div> I have a strange sensation,</div> <div> My friend is coming by.</div> <bR> <div> In the distance I can hear,</div> <div> A special sounding car,</div> <div> It's getting close and I can tell,</div> <div> It isn't very far.</div> <bR> <div> I prick my ears as I hear-</div> <div> It pulls into the street,</div> <div> Yes - he's here - he's really here,</div> <div> Someone I have to greet.</div> <bR> <div> I stand here and I shiver,</div> <div> With excitement on my face,</div> <div> I wait for him to come to me,</div> <div> He's coming to my place.</div> <bR> <div> I really can't contain myself,</div> <div> My tail is wagging fast,</div> <div> My little human friend is here,</div> <div> I can play with him at last.</div> <bR> <div> I show him I'm excited,</div> <div> And I bounce around the place,</div> <div> He cuddles me and kisses me,</div> <div> And a smile comes on my face.</div> <bR> <div> We run and play around the yard,</div> <div> `Til we're ready for a nap, </div> <div> Then we lay upon the bed,</div> <div> My head across his lap.</div> <bR> <div> While dozing, I will look at him,</div> <div> I hope he'll always say,</div> <div> That he will always love me,</div> <div> The way he does today.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="184" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 72 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Greyt Links"><U><IMG SRC="07442420.jpg" border=0 width="66" height="66" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Greyt Vibes Greyhounds"><U>Home</U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="awards.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Awards"><U><IMG SRC="07140400.jpg" border=0 width="64" height="64" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=24 BGCOLOR="#CCCCCC" TEXT="#080000"> <div> This website is dedicated to the most wonderful animal in the world - 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