Peppermint Patty

Here is a poem I wrote about our mini schnauzer after she passed away. She was very special! Ode To Peppermint Patty We christened her “Granny” A little runt with cradle cap Blessed with a brand new life Emerged “Peppermint Patty” Or a miracle, perhaps Her beauty was astounding “Miss America” with a bark With a two-toned tongue to boot Quite a distinctive mark Smart as a whip She played alternate paws And could even sneak licorice sticks Out of candy stores As a bid for attention She would drag out the bathroom mat But who could ignore A character like that? Always “the boss’ when out for a walk Her brakes firmly in gear And when feeding time arrived She could surely talk What was it that made her so wise? Was she really Grandpa Sam in disguise? We could never quite be sure But there was something in her eyes Everything comes full circle Even in the canine world For she once again became “Granny” But was still our little girl She gave us 17 years of joy and pleasure Our love for her will last forever For she was truly God’s greatest treasure