Steps To Success! Poem by Denis Martindale

A poodle puppy can't climb stairs,
That's what I chose to teach,
So that some day my wholesome prayers
Would help that puppy reach!
So from the downstair's floor he tried,
But lost hope straight away!
But I told him that hope's supplied
Some day, some day, some day...

So days went by without success,
He looked at me quite sad,
While I looked down with gentleness,
At progress that he'd had...
His tiny legs were stronger so,
Each day we tried again,
Until his eyes were all aglow,
When hope came there and then!

And suddenly, now fully-primed,
With strong legs he began
And gently climbed and climbed and climbed,
Till pretty soon he ran!
He beats me up the stairs with glee!
He scoots downstairs as well!
Now he's such a happy puppy
That everyone can tell!

So while he's learnt a thing or two,
With twinkles in his eyes,
I'll teach him tricks that he can do,
If he agrees and tries...
If not, perhaps another day,
With chocolate treats assured,
So that he'll come, sit down or stay,
With friendship our reward!


Denis Martindale, copyright, January 2014.