CALI: Bradford resident Donald Neal stopped by recently, providing us with some new poetry to share.

My Name is Cali

I am just a little puppy dog,

I came from very far away.

I came to help this old man,

And here I am going to stay.

You see I love this old man,

He gives me love and a place to live.

Of course he gets mad at me sometimes.

But those times I soon forgive.

He buys me treats and tosses the ball,

In the backyard when I want to play.

I keep him busy just taking care of me,

But he wouldn’t want it any other way.

He needs me and I need him,

That’s why we get along so good.

We are just loving friends,

This must be understood.

When you have someone who cares for you,

And loves you although a pest you can be.

And lets you lay in their lap and sleep,

That is love that you can see.

So I will go on just being myself,

And be happy this old man is my friend.

And show my love with a wagging tail and kisses.

This kind of love will never end.

I am a little Jack Russell Terrier,

They say I am hyper but that just isn’t true.

Stop by and I will show you how good I can be,

But that is just between me and you.

I’ll keep watching for you when I am on the porch,

I’ll be in my wicker, red cushioned rocking chair.

I promise to be a good little girl.

The best you can find anywhere.

Just look for a little girl called Cali,

Who came to help out this old man.

I may be little but I will bring happiness,

And I’ll do the best I can.