Tumble Dogs

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Love of dogs and horses--a big part of Del's written work.
| September 1, 2015

“Tumble dogs”

Tumble dog puppies how you play as if one,

as you roll and frolic and tumble in fun,

barking and laughing as you roll in a ball,

separating, tongues lolling after each fall,

you chase and wrestle and roll down the hill.

Tumble dog puppies, will you never be still?

Del Gustafson is the author of Bulls, Broncs and Barrooms—a book of Cowboy Poetry, some humorous, some reflective. Most of the poems are drawn from the author’s personal experiences though he is not guaranteeing that he has not improved on the truth in some cases. There may be gems and there may be stones. You be the judge. I hope you find it entertaining. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YC5C55C

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