Annie Fifi Poem by Rose Marie Juan-austin

Annie Fifi

Rating: 5.0


They usually say
You are not that pretty
Short flat nose
Wrinkled face
And eyes that are dark and buggy.

But to us
You are a beauty
Your unique and comical features
Set you at par
With everyone
In the canine family.

We saw you from a breeder
You have many siblings
And it was difficult to choose
From a litter
Of pug puppies.

But you like to show off
And came to us by surprise
Looked at us
With your globular eyes
That were full of fire and smiles.

We were so excited
We carried you
Your square and compact body
Fitted into ours
It warmed us inside.

Your creamy thick coat
Shed heavily
The glossy small hair
Stuck into our velvety
Black dresses
And turned them
Into salt and pepper.

We took you home
And named you Annie Fifi
You are so good friendly
Like the sunburst
You shine through our hearts.

No one could ever surpass
The loyalty and protection you gave us
Every waking moment in our lives
We felt safe
By your side.

Now you are old
Mostly blind and deaf
Your time is near
Towards its end
And still you brighten
Our days.

If you could feel our hearts
You will surely know
That all we want
Is what is best for you
To make your world
A happy place.

Annie Fifi
A family
You are a great blessing
From the one above.


Copyright 2017, Rose Marie Juan-Austin, All Rights Reserved

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
For my cousins, Jane and Carmel and their dog, Annie Fifi
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kumarmani Mahakul 12 July 2018

It is great tribute to a pet dog Annie Fifi having touching expression. Beautiful poem.

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Robert Murray Smith 26 May 2018

I had to reread this beautiful poem.

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Robert Murray Smith 15 May 2018

An absolutely beautiful poem. Brought a tear to my eye. I love dogs. I know the love they bring to everyone.++++++10

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Kumarmani Mahakul 13 October 2018

No one could ever surpass The loyalty and protection you gave us Every waking moment in our lives We felt safe By your side......the service of a pet dog has been hauntingly expressed here. A beautiful poem so nicely and incisively delineated. This is my pleasure reading over and over again.

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Maverick_24279 24 April 2018

Annie Fifi one very special dog...10+++

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Rebecca Navarre 16 June 2025

An ever so precious and beautiful poem! .. That's extremely heart warming and brings smiles! .. Endless 10'S And Stars! ..+++++++++++++++++++++

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Rebecca Navarre 16 June 2025

So true our canine friends/children are truly a gift from God! .. They warm and brighten our hearts and we can only pray we do the same for them! ..

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Anjandev Roy 01 October 2024

Excellent piece....as always.......

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Cowboy Ron Williams 01 October 2024

A heart-touching poem. Five stars. I wish you had included a picture of Annie Fifi.

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LeeAnn Azzopardi 01 October 2024

Brilliant Love the work

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Rose Marie Juan-austin

Rose Marie Juan-austin

Laoag City, Philippines
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