Ode to a Klingon Fan, Buddy Lee - A Dog Poem
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The tinny voice of Mr. Worf
Grown silent now at last
Has echoed from the Christmas tree
Of many seasons past.
.
We laughed at Buddy's interest
When we'd turn on the tree
He'd always come and take a look
The curious Buddy Lee.
.
The shuttle craft has lost its voice
The micro chip is quiet.
And yet I do not toss it out
I dare not start a riot.
.
His head pressed firmly on his paws
He guards the silent tree
"Where is the Klingon warrior's voice?"
"That used to speak to me?"
.
Each morning when the lights went on
The Klingon's voice would call
And Buddy Lee would tilt his head
In wonderment and awe.
.
The micro chip inside the ship
Spoke deeply from the boughs
And Buddy Lee would come and look
To find the source of prose.
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The Warrior's voice is silent now
Its magic has been spent
Though Buddy Lee still stalks the tree
Amid the limbs he's bent.
.
The thoughts inside my canine's head
Remain a mystery yet
The strange attraction Buddy feels
Is plain for all to see.
.
And now to find another craft
On eBay do I search
The plastic shuttle Rio Grande
Not on the planet Earth.
.
My purchase from the on-line store
With automated tracking.
Bud looks at us with pleading eyes
His Klingon mentor lacking.
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Bizarre and disconnected from
The day of Jesus' birth
Yet still I long for Deep Space Nine
To celebrate with mirth.
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I'll hope that it arrives in time
Without delay or reasons.
And pray each day that Buddy stays
To celebrate more seasons.
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For he's grown old my Buddy Lee
His bright eyes now grown dim.
And Christmas wouldn't be the same
An empty day without him.
.
So hasten to me U.P.S.
Your brown truck at my door.
And let me see Bud's eyes light up
When Worf will speak once more.
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Thanks so much for stopping by to read and comment. It's taken me almost a year to post this hub, sofs. Last Christmas was his last and we miss him so much.
The season's best to you and yours as well; a time for counting blessings, never losses.
Oh Peg what wonderful hub to a wonderful dog.That last photo of him was awesome.
I know it's awful when they pass over even though they have left us with so many happy memories.
I think this saying rings true: 'They may be gone from our homes but never from our hearts.' I bet you felt saddness but also a tinge of joyousness also.
Take care and this one has to have an awesome/beautiful and up.
That's the trouble with dogs; they just don't live long enough. But, on the other hand, we get to know more of them. I know how you feel. My once mighty mastiff, Dick, is a shuffling, wobbly old guy now... Ah, yes. May buddy find his Klingon. Lynda
Hello Eiddwen, It's easy to spot another animal lover. So glad to find you here on HubPages. Yes, there was a terrible time of sadness right at Christmas last year. We were devastated and so was Cookie, the remaining one of four originally. But now that we adopted "little" Tony, our tears have turned into laughter and joy. Buddy is no less missed or mourned, but the gaping hole is smaller now. Bless you for your kindness my new friend.
Hey Lynda, I was wondering about Dick. Still hanging in there, poor old guy. Isn't it amazing to watch their short life spans zoom by from puppies to old age in a spin of crazy moments?
I remember the day I found Buddy wandering by the highway with another stray. He gobbled down some kibble I had and then hopped right into my truck. Away we went home to find one of my other dogs, Slick, had fallen and couldn't get up. But he recovered and then we had three dogs, then later four.
Hope you have a great Christmas if I don't see you between now and then. May many blessings come your way. Peace, Peg
Hello Peg,You shook me there when you said last christmas was his last...I feel that 'feeling' now when we think of our lost and loved pets,lovely photos of Buddy! may there be many years for your other pets,from jandee
Oh, Peggy, what a beautiful Ode to a family friend! Like Shakespeare eluded to in his sonnets, because you have written his poem, your dear doggy friend Buddy will continue to live on.
jandee - Thanks for the kind words and good wishes. I change out the photos when I find better ones so please come back to check them out. There are so many - thank goodness for that. Hugs to you xx
Donna Brown - Thank you! It does immortalize our friends to write about them. Hope you are well my friend. xx
PegCole - I enjoyed this wonderfully written poem. Nice to find another friend of the breed. Your pictures are great, i could see Buddy hearing and peering!
Your old Buddy sounds like a hound dear to my own heart. I look at this old hound Elliot and don't care too much for the thought of living without him either.
Peace Peg, throughout years of seasons ... gregZ
gregZ, I love your stories about Elliot and am envious of where you live. I spent many hours fishing and getting sunburned on those beautiful islands. From your Native Florida friend, many blessings to you through the years as well. Thanks for the really nice comments and for stopping in. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Very clever. LOL Enjoyed. and, I love the photos of your furry friends. Happy Holidays.
Hi Denise - Thank you so much for your nice comments! I love to take dog photos. With so many dogs over the years, we have a collection of memories. I change them out on hubs sometimes just to see other favorites, so I hope you'll stop by again. Merry Christmas to you! Peg
What a beautiful dog he was! The pix are awesome. Our pets do leave gaping holes when they die, don't they? And a dog like your Buddy Lee can be a very special part of the family.
Thanks for sharing.
Love and peace
Tony
Thanks Tony. We used to call him "Handsome Dan" for a nickname. He was a loyal, faithful friend and family member. Glad to see you here today. Love and peace back to you and yours. Peg
Nice poem from you. Thanks for writing this. I really love how you share your feeling about your dog. Absolutely beautiful indeed. Take care!
prasetio30 - Hello, nice to see you here today and thanks for reading this poem about my Buddy who loved Klingons. May Blessings come your way today.
When I read, "Last Christmas was his last and we miss him so much." I had been thinking, why don't they live forever, not knowing that already he had left you.
What a beautiful boy. What a lovely and evocative poem.
I can't think of anything to say, apart from, "Thank you for a lovely hub".
Twilight Lawns - You are an awesome poet and I appreciate your kind comments here. Time marches on yet Buddy's memory remains fresh - he was a good boy, loving and gentle, always thanked me after his meals. He was eternally grateful, as are most strays who've found a home.
Thank you for stopping in.
Hi, lol what a great poem! and a beautiful dog, I quite understand where he is coming from, I am a great trekkie fan myself! rated up! cheers nell
Again Tears..............
Nell Rose - Thank you from one trekkie to another. Live long and prosper.
Mrs. J. B. - I'm grateful that others share his memory. Thank you for your sweet thoughts.
Beautiful dog, lovely photos and lots of memories to hold on to. Thank you for sharing him with us. Our animals are so precious, My Bouncer is still hanging on but I am afraid not for too much longer. His breathing gets worse by the day and even the vet is amazed at his huge will to live. I am not looking forward to the inevitable.
Bluestar, It's clear to see you hold a special place in your heart for animals. So sad to hear about Bouncer and his struggle. I remember our vet saying he hoped he looked as good as Buddy did at 91; 13 is very old for a big dog. Yes - the end is the saddest part. Hope today is a good one for Bouncer and you too. Thanks for dropping by and for the sweet words.
This is a right beautiful Ode to Buddy Lee. Aren't dogs just wonderful creatures? Yes, they are. Thank you for this treasure.
James - Hello and happy belated birthday. Thanks for reading about Buddy, my fur son. They truly are wonderful, loyal, loving creatures. GBY
I understand your love and loss.I wrote this years ago for My dog ROCKY. [THE OLD MALMUTE LOOKED UP AT ME WITH SAD TIRED EYES KNOWING THAT THIS WAS OUR LAST FAREWELL==THAT THIS DAYS WALK WOULD HAVE TO BE MADE WITHOUT HIM====SOME DAY==SOMEWARE WHEN THE SHACKLES OF LIFE RELEASE ME=THEN I WILL WALK AGAIN WITH MY OLD MALMUTE.. [ROCKY] {ED
Hello Ed,
Thanks for sharing your lovely prose about Rocky. Perhaps he and Buddy Lee are chasing bunnies in the clouds. It certainly wouldn't be Heaven without our furry companions there to join us. All the best to you.
Peg
Thanks Peg'''I might add your hubsite has been very entertaining and fun too. THANKS and stay HAPPY.(ED.
Hi Ed, Nice to see you again and I appreciate your comments on this and other articles here on HubPages. Thanks so much and you too!
I love your poems. I'm so sorry you lost your Dolly. Don't know what I'll do when my Dolly leaves me, I love her so.
Thank you Kada94566. Enjoy every moment you have with her now. I believe you will one day see her again on the other side once she is gone. Heaven wouldn't be heaven without our friends.
Thanks Peg, I love my dog so much. I can't even let myself think of being without her. But I agree with you, they will wait by the gate for us.
Kay
I try to enjoy every living moment with them and make memories that will carry me through the hard times, Kay. Take lots of photos. These creatures are only on loan to us for a while. What a treasure they truly are! Thanks again for stopping back in. I love your little Dolly too!
Ah, Peg,
I know we are sisters now... your Buddy is my Alvin Wesley... and we will never stop missing our boys or remembering the love they shared with us. My wise vet / friend tells me frequently to love my fur babies each and every day I am lucky enough to have them in my world.
Your pictures are awesome-- what loved doggies and what a BEAUTIFUL Mamma!! Thank you for sharing this, no matter what the timeframe. Lotsa love, Maria
Maria, my new twin sister from another mother,
Alvin Wesley and Buddy Lee are chasing the ham truck in Heaven together. Yes, their short lives are the only downside to loving them. Makes every day precious.
It has only been a couple of Christmases ago since his warm brown eyes looked at me with such adoration. Doesn't it make you melt? They are each truly a gift that keeps on giving.
Lotsa love richochet,
Peg
Oh yeah, Peg, my boy loved his ham, steak, would have stolen Earl's bacon right out from under him (shameless...)! But, like Buddy Lee, he had those 'big browns' that got him outta all kinds of trouble!
I am treasuring the ham truck analogy... thank you, sis!
Have a lovely night, Maria
Hi Maria, It's an old Larsen comic strip that says "And every day on the hour, a large truck made entirely of ham goes rumbling slowly down the streets of Heaven for all the dogs to chase." We laughed at that one for years. You are a delight. Sweet dreams of your Alvin Wesley. Love, Peg
oh, Peg. your dogs are so stinking adorable.... second only to mine. It's sad that they get old before us, but they bring us such joy
Thanks PDX. I agree. Their lives are much too short.
sofs Level 7 Commenter 17 months ago
Wow or Woof! Buddy Lee is so loved, I can see. He is a majestic looking creature and I hope he is with you for a few more seasons. Best wishes of the season to you, Lee and your family.