Thanks to Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the great picture every week!
My Polar Pal by Lexi the Schnauzer
I leaned too far to see the bear and in her den I fell.
She looked at me quizically. I thought, “I am in hell!
“Do you want to be my friend?” the big bear asked of me.
I’m loney here and have no one; I wish that I was free.
I smelled the truth of Lila’s words (I learned that is her name).
I tried to stop my shaking and think of a good game.
“Let’s play hide and seek,” I woofed. “I’ll hide, you look for me.”
I looked for a good place to hide and wished that I was free.
Lila found me quickly; she touched my nose with hers.
Then she cuddled close with me and gently groomed my furs.
My heart went out to this big bear; I wish she could be free.
Our wish came true! My next time there she’d been returned to her own family.
The End
Xena: I’m thankful that I’m not on display at some zoo, all by myself.
Chia: I don’t think you have to worry about that, Xe. I mean, who would want to pay to come look at you?
Xena: Grrrrr.
Lucy: Girls, please be nice. I’m thankful it cooled off some today. And that we got our much-needed rain overnight.
Chia: I’m thankful that we’ve gotten lots more walks. What, Mom? Yes, I’m ready to go walking now!
Xena: Looks like we’ve gotta go. Happy Thursday, and happy week!
Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess with Lucy and Chia 
Yep, hear those Polar Bears are pretty vicious! XOX Xena
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Hmmm, I hadn’t thought of that… xox Xena
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You’re the very best kind of friends, Miss BellaDharma and MIss BellaSita Mum!! XOX Xena
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I loved this sweet poem!
SOmehow, though we don’t think we want to meet such a creature, sweet or not! BOL!
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I like your poem. While I wish all the animals could be free, until we can clean up the Earth and make sure we’ve left room for all the animals to wander and roam, we need zoos to make sure they survive at all.
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What a poignant an touchin poe-em ‘angel’ Lexi…. Xena mee wuud pay $money$ to see you an then mee wuud FREE you an bring you home to Chia an Lucy an Miss Amy an Mistur Jeff!!!
***purrss*** BellaDharma an (((hugss))) BellaSita Mum
Pee S: Lila iss such a purty name….
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Sounds divine! Have a wonderful evening.
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Yes, it sure seems to be. This evening is perfect! 74F, sun with some clouds and a light breeze.
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Thanks, friends! XOX Xena
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Awww, thanks Miss Carol! XOX Xena
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BOL! No, she went back to the North Pole to be with her family. Uh, maybe that’s where she got the job…
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Xena: I’m so glad you liked it, Miss Cecilia! I can kinda see in my mind that happening. You do know we visualize, right? Your friend, Xexe
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Xena: Oh no, Mommy loves that song too. She said to tell him to sing louder.
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What a terrific poem! And one that deserves an extra nice long walk. Glad you received some rain…I can only hope we’ll get some in the next few days. Yesterday it was in the mid-80’s but today is at least cooler. But VERY wind with a red flag warning. It’s always something, isn’t it?
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That was a fabulous poem sweet Xena and nice thankfuls too. Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
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Great poem ~ such love ~ and am grateful for you three ~ hugs ^_^
an artist reflects
Carol McK
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Then she got a job as a spokesbear for Coca Cola. And now you know the res of the story.
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XENA what a lovely poem and you found a new friend too ready to share her love.
Lila found me quickly; she touched my nose with hers.
Then she cuddled close with me and gently groomed my furs.
Hugs Cecilia
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Lulu: “That was a great poem with a great ending!”
Java Bean: “Sí, for sure! Except now our Dada is over here singing something about ‘Born free, as free as the wind blows’ and we wish he would stop.”
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That is a great poem for that picture. We wish all animals could be free and not on display at a zoo.
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What a great poem Xena…Mama is like you and gets sad when she sees the poor Polar Bear all alone.
You all have some pawsome thankfuls today!
xoxo, Rosy
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Thanks, Teddy and Miss Pam. Even the “good” zoos with what they say are natural habitats aren’t like living at home. I sure wouldn’t be happy there (unless I had my Mommy). XOX Xena
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BOL! I sure wouldn’t want to meet one in the wild! XOX Xena
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What a SWEEEEEEET poem – I love that the polar bear was free finally. Zoos are a “mixed bag” – we are glad there are places people can learn about and see in person animals from all over the world BUT it’s sad they are caged. Many know no other life. Anyway, GOOD JOB !!!!!! You get an A+ for poetry today for sure.
Hugs, Teddy and Mom Pam
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ooh that was thrilling… to meet a polar bear is more than we can bear. we think we need a beer. ;o)
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