Thursday, October 21, 2010

The Mountains On Monday


Pamela Terry and Edward


Contentment 

 I like the way that the world is made, 
  (Tickle me, please, behind the ears)
With part in the sun and part in the shade
(Tickle me, please, behind the ears), 
This comfortable spot beneath a tree
Was probably planned for you and me;
Why do you suppose God made a flea?
Tickle me more behind the ears.

I hear a cricket or some such bug
(Tickle me, please, behind the ears)
And there is a hole some creature dug
(Tickle me, please, behind the ears)
I can’t quite smell it from where we sit, 
But I think a rabbit would hardly fit;
Tomorrow, perhaps, I’ll look into it:
Tickle me more behind the ears.

A troublesome fly is near my nose,
(Tickle me, please, behind the ears);
He thinks I’ll snap at him, I suppose,
(Tickle me, please, behind the ears).
If I lay on my back with my legs in the air
Would you scratch my stomach, just here and there?
It’s a puppy trick and I don’t much care, 
But tickle me more behind the ears.

Heaven, I guess, is all like this
(Tickle me, please, behind the ears);
It’s my idea of eternal bliss
(Tickle me, please, behind the ears). 
With angel cats for a dog to chase, 
And a very extensive barking space, 
And big bones buried all over the place -
And you, to tickle behind my ears.

by Burges Johnson

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For Edward and me, this old poem seemed the perfect fit for our beautiful day in the mountains on Monday.
 I wonder, what does it mean when a woman’s hair colour exactly matches her dog’s?
And we both got trims on Tuesday.

45 comments:

  1. Perhaps the answer to the question you pose is this: contentment

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  2. i am not surprised any more, how people who love their animals dearly, either look like them to begin with or grow to look like them!!! i have wild blonde hair and love a pekingese with the same colouring....
    ps; i am also short. :)

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  3. Wonderful poem and a gorgeous photo of you & Edward !

    xo
    Anci

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  4. Aw, such a lovely poem. You and Edward look gorgeous! You both have incredible hair (hope that doesn't sound too odd)...What a perfect spot to enjoy the leaves....and yes, what bliss indeed.

    Thank you so much for your sweet comment Pamela!

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  5. Aw, what a gorgeous post, Pamela! So sweet.

    A happy week to you both!

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  6. You have got it 100% spot on. With the angel cats to chase it could be retitled the PON song.

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  7. Love that poem. And I think it's great that your hair matches your dogs. That is the way it should be. And he has great hair!

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  8. I love that poem, maybe the Songwriter could set it to music?

    I always thought that Edward and you were made for each other! I have a friend who walked a light brown/apricot whippet, once she was asked if she would take the dog to the hairdressers as her friend wanted her hair dyed that exact same shade!

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  9. Your matching tresses are gorgeous. The playful poem reminds me of Winnie the Pooh. I miss my dog. Thanks for sharing yours.

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  10. A wonderful photo of you and Edward. Beautiful as always. xo

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  11. Beautiful pose and lovely poem. I shall be repeating tickle me please behind the ears all day. What a delight.

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  12. O yes, you look like twin brother and sister, I love all your fotos !!! By- New bloger -Ag

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  13. I think it must mean there's an affinity! Gorgeous poem.

    WV: comesee

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  14. Would you believe that Tess and I both got trims on Tuesday too.

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  15. You and Edward make a lovely picture. Looks like you had a wonderful time - thanks for sharing with the rest of us :o)
    Judie

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  16. wHAT A BEAUTIFUL POEM. yOU AND EDWARD WERE MADE FOR EACH OTHER. HOW LUCKY WE ALL ARE THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO SHARE YOURSELVES WITH US!
    (Moments in Time(

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  17. Beautiful picture and story.....

    Thanks!

    L.

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  18. You both have such gorgeous hair. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful poem.

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  19. Blond on blond. What a wonderful photo. Fall is what I miss most about the South.

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  20. It's often true what they say--dogs and their owners resemble each other. :)

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  21. Such a delightful post! I enjoyed it so much, along with your comment over at my blog! :)
    Hope you have a lovely day,
    Zuzu

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  22. Dear Pamela, This is indeed a fun posting. The poem certainly does seem perfect for your day in the mountains.

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  23. The poem was a delight and you and Edward are an insanely attractive pair!!!

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  24. It means you were meant for each other. :)

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  25. I'm sure this is EXACTLY what Edward is saying to you:) My dog is probably saying most of it but occaisionally saying..."Don't you dare touch my stomach!"

    You and Edward are a well matched pair:)

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  26. Beautimous, the both of you, and what a wonderfully sweet photo. I am glad you are having a lovely time.

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  27. It means that you are soul mates...content and filled with the pleasures of companionship.

    Such a sweet and truly fitting poem! Happy week, you all!

    I just love that photo and how you peak out behind Edward....

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  28. This post was such a delight. My husband often chuckles how our dog & my hair match. I had to show him your photo of you & Edward, & he loved it. You two are the perfect duo.

    Have a lovely Thursday Pamela!

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  29. I have been reading your posts via google reader as it doesn't eat up as many of my precious MBs on the boat... but I read this yesterday morning and it so made me smile and after your lovely comment on my new blog I thought - ALICE! you need to go and say hi to Pamela and Edward!!! so here I am.

    I don't know what it means to have the same hair colour as your dog, but sometimes mine is reddy just like my Milla and I know that we share a close bond that I see with you and Edward, so I think it is a lovely thing whatever :-)

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  30. This has to be one of the nicest photos I have ever seen Pamela. You and Edward, side by side, with that little twinkle in your eye and I am sure Edward has the same.

    Perfect words to a perfect photo...taken by the Songwriter? Whoever took it, pass on my congratulations. I hope this will make it into your blog photo gallery!

    Jeanne xx

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  31. Such a TRUE poem!
    I would have to get a grey dog...

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  32. Oh Pamela,
    That photograph is wonderful. I hope that you have it framed. It's perfect. That expression about people looking like their dogs is definitely true here. .... and I mean that in the nicest of ways !!!! You are soul mates.... and, the poem is perfect too. XXXX

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  33. Oh what a lovely expression that peeking eye has, a wonderful photo of you both. There simply couldn't be two more gorgeous haircuts (and colour) anywhere!

    Jane

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  34. Beautiful !!
    I think it means "friends forever"
    xo Susan & Miss D.

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  35. what does it mean
    hair colors that match?

    that you are Perfect
    for each other,
    but of course!


    :-)

    popped in
    to say hello
    as elizabeth told me
    we might see each other
    next year
    in her workshop.

    i think it will be grand,
    don't you...

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  36. I totally agree that you and Edward were meant to be. And I ADORE the poem, but that photo - it's mesmerizing! Saving this one to my favorites file.

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  37. Sending a big tickle for Edward!
    Was talking about you this morning with someone who is coming to the workshop in Morocco who came to hang out with Buster at the dog park.
    I told her what a super blog you have!

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  38. What a wonderful photo and a perfect poem to match. :)

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  39. what a wonderful poem and a lovely photo!

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  40. Hi Pamela,

    Love the sweet photo of you and Edward and the lovely poem.

    Happy week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  41. Dear Pamela, what a beautiful picture and wonderful words. Thank you for sharing xx

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  42. I feel Edward's contentment at having a mistress who understands him so well that she finds the one poem that epitomises a loved dog's life.

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  43. I love that photo, Pamela. There's so much romance in it.

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