Watching and Waiting: A Charlie Guest Post.
Early in the morning
after a long night’s slumber,
I peek out from under the covers
to see if a new day has begun.
I stretch, and I shake
and gobble up some breakfast.
I then head outside
while the fog is often thick,
and the sun is beginning to shine…
to watch and wait…
I watch and wait
for the UPS or FedEx delivery truck,
or Cliff, the mailman.
I watch and wait
for my friend, Jager to wander up to play,
or his grandma, Tracy, to go for a walk.
I watch and wait
for a deer to wander by,
or to chase a squirrel sneaking food from the bird feeders.
I watch and wait
for the neighbor kids to play in their yard,
or the other neighbor dogs to bark from their yard.
I watch and wait
for my mom to come out and throw a ball,
or my sweet, baby niece to visit (if it’s Friday!).
I watch and wait
for a stick that needs chewed on,
or any other thing that smells good in the yard to eat.
I watch and wait
for my brothers to come visit,
or my Dad to come home for dinner.
My days are very busy…
watching and waiting.
It’s a dog’s life…
and this is my domain.
Woofs & Wags,
Charlie
Charlie is an adopted dog with brown eyes and a white-tipped tail who brings joy and laughter to his family and friends. Charlie is a gifted writer, raving food critic, cat, chipmunk, and donut lover, and exceptionally photogenic model. Some of his best friends are Mike the UPS Man, Cliff the Mailman, Jager the neighbor dog, and ANYONE who delivers pizza to the house. If you would like to read more guest posts by Charlie, simply type “Charlie” into the Search box at the top right hand corner of this link: thecreativelifeinbetween.com. If you would enjoy a companion like Charlie, please consider pet adoption.
It’s a dog’s life indeed! Full of wonder. Thanks for the update, Charlie! (K)
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Thanks for visiting me kerfe and you’re welcome. ❤️🐶
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Lovely. Enjoyed this very much.
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Thank you mr Joseph ❤️🐶
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I love Charlie!
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I love you too ms Kathy! ❤️🐶
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Adopted dogs are the best! and so talented too
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I kinda thinks so too! ❤️🐶
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What a patient dog you are Charlie and what great things you have to watch and wait for! Have a wonderful Friday and thanks for the lovely poem. Your Mom must have passed down some of her writing skills to you.Charlie the Poet! 🙂
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Oh you make me blush ms c! Thank you! ❤️🐶
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🙂 red is a good color! You are welcome!
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Oh Charlie, you are such the magnificent writer. I was right there with you, enjoying the day and your anticipations.
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Thank you ms colleen. My mom got a package today with your book in it! She is excited to read it. I was happy to get it delivered by one of my friends! ❤️🐶
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Oh I’m so excited!!! Thank you! You just made my day!
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It is lovely!!
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Charlie, you teach us all good life lesson’s. Thanks for your message today.
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You are very welcome me sharon!! ❤️🐶
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You know what the important things in life are Charlie and you help us to realize that too. Sugar sends doggie hugs and kisses! She is 10 months old now.
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Hi ms pj and sugar! My how quickly you are growing! I hope you two are having fun!! ❤️🐶
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Yes, we are having fun except at 2:00 am in the morning when Sugar wakes me up to play! LOL!
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Lol!
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I think she dreams we are playing and wakes up and tries to play. Haha!
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So cute!! ❤️
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LOL! It would be if it weren’t at 2:00 am in the morning!
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Lol
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https://lynzrealcooking.com/2017/12/08/love-to-read/
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Aww!! Yay! ❤️❤️❤️
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Hi Charlie!
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Hi ms lynn! ❤️🐶
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Good Morning, Charlie! Watching and waiting requires unlimited patience. You have mastered this art magnificently. Benjamin is watching and waiting too…for the first snow that Winter Storm Benji is bringing on Saturday. He will have snowsuit, boots and shovel waiting at the door, while he watches from the window. Benjamin and Gem love your posts and you look as handsome as ever in the photo. Thank-you for reminding us to watch and wait, so we don’t miss the best parts of the day! Please tell Mom “Hello”!
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I hope the snow comes for Benjamin ms Ellen. I’m waiting for that too! ❤️🐶
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Wow, Charlie you can do poetry. You never cease to amaze me 😉 But I’m glad to know you are doing your job “watching and waiting” to play and help your family and friends or to protect them the mailman or other passerby’s in your line of sight.
Hope you are spoiled this Christmas Charlie and hugs to your Mom.
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Thank you so much ms mandi. I hope I will be spoiled too! ❤️🐶
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Watching and waiting requires a good amount of patience… something we could all learn a little bit more about! You are a dog of wisdom Mr. Charlie!! 🐶❤️
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Thank you ms jill. It is one of my particular skills ❤️🐶
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Aww Charlie, your posts are always awesome!! Beautifully said! And tell your mom the photo is absolutely stellar!! 😍
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I think your posts are always awesome too mr Charlie. ❤️🐶
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Charlie is quite a great dog! He has made a positive impression, on me, others where he lives and those who blog. You are a good dog language interpreter. 😉
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Thank so you much ms robin! You make me doggie blush. ❤️🐶
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So sweet! Charlie is wise, it’s the little things that are important!
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Wisdom of animals ❤️🐶
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Hey Charlie, You know something, (please keep it to yourself) I have always stayed away from your friends and relatives. I used to be scared. Last week, my friend got a beautiful one week old pup from the streets and introduced me to her. She is Kaira. I held her in my arms and put her to sleep. Thats when I realised what I had missed for so long in my life. Kaira has sent woofs and wags to you. Keep writing Charlie… You make this world and very beautiful place.
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You melt my doggie heart! I’m so glad you have discovered how much love we have to share. ❤️🐶
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Thank you Charlie.
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Always good to hear from you, Charlie! And I love your post about “watching and waiting.” It sounds as if you have a very good understanding of what Advent is all about…..
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So many things to look f
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Forward to me Ann. ❤️🐶
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You are an excellent waiter and watcher Charlie! You never know who or what will show up around the corner, huh?
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That’s right ms Kathryn! ❤️🐶
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I think Charlie is an adventurer at heart—patient. :O)
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I surely am mr. paul love, charlie
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‘O) That a boy, Charlie. I believe dogs are born for adventure.
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Charlie, I just want to hug you! It is so lovely to hear from you again. I really enjoy reading all about your days, thoughts and adventures. You really are such a wonderful and special dog. 🙂 xxx
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I wish you could hug me too Ms. lynne! thank you! love, charlie
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I just love Charlie’s posts, and this one was especially wonderful! 🙂
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thank you ms. lisa. I am always so glad when mom let’s me take a turn! love, charlie
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