She was just a new endeavor, maybe about half grown
But there was “spirit” in her eyes the day the boy brought her home
I thought the new would wear off and his interest soon would fade
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Oh, I had the feeling from the first this might end up a tear-jerker. Of course the reason it is able to produce that reaction is that you have done such a fine job of story telling in this poem. Thanks again.
A sad but beautifully written piece, well done. Andrew