I am delighted to feature blogger, poet, and published writer, Kevin Morris.
https://kmorrispoet.com/ You can read more of Kevin’s blog by following that link.
The Hungry Hound
I am Trigger.
My Stomach is bigger
Than you think.
Your lunch will be gone in the blink
Of an eye.
Then away I fly.
Should you ask, “who stole my lunch?” I reply,
“Not I”
But, dear reader, I lie …!
I have been known to eat plastic.
My reach is elastic.
You think your food safe?
My friend brace
Yourself for a shock
For I will gobble the lot!
Be it ever so hot!
(The above poem was dedicated to my guide dog Trigger, who sadly died
in 2020, but lives on in my heart).
Kevin’s published poems are available online from Amazon.
He is also featured in an anthology, details from this link.
https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/croydon-poets/croydon-poetry-hour-anthology-202021/paperback/product-q777n8.html?page=1&pageSize=4
beetleypete 
Thank you for featuring this very lovely poem, Pete! Loosing a pet is like loosing a closer human. Have a nice weekend! xx Michael
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It is indeed, Michael. And Trigger was even more than a pet, he was Kevin’s Guide Dog too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I had read about Trigger in the past, and such a loss is always very horrible. Lets hope with Apollo the new guide dog, Kevin will be able to start a friendship again. Have a nice Sunday, Pete! xx Michael.
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Thank you, Michael. Apollo is due to come to live with me tomorrow (Monday 8 November). I shall train with him for 5 weeks. Best wishes. Kevin
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Wow! Sounds like a very interesting task. Wish you good luck. Dont tell him too many of your poems, or his smile about will stop your walking too often. 😉 xx Michael
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Quite a lot of my poetry does in fact come to me while walking, particularly in parkland and other beautiful places. I shall, however try not to distract my new four legged friend with my verse! All the best. Kevin
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Many thanks for commenting, Michael. You are right that losing a pet is like losing a close friend. all the best. Kevin
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I wish you all the best with Apollo. xx Michael
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Thank you for your kind good wishes Michael, which are much appreciated. Best wishes. Kevin
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😉 xx
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Many thanks for the kind share of my guest post, Michael. Best wishes. Kevin
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:-)) Always with a great pleasure, and thank you for the efforts entertaining us on highest level. Have a nice Sunday! xx Michael
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I can envision him.
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Many thanks for your comment. He was a lovely brindle lab/retriever with a big personality. Best wishes. Kevin
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A brindle lab? Does that mean he had variegated fur?
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He had gold underneath, on his legs and the side of his face, but was mainly black in colour. There are some pictures of Trigger on my blog’s About page here, https://kmorrispoet.com/about/. Best wishes. Kevin
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Oh they are so pretty! What are they like to have. Cost?
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Guide dogs for the Blind are a UK charity so any blind/visually impaired person can potentially obtain a working dog irrespective of their financial resources. The Guide Dogs website says “£34,600 to breed and train a single guide dog”. You can find further information here, https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/about-us/how-your-money-is-helping/. Lab/retrievers are very friendly and well tempered. Best wishes. Kevin
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I so wish I could read this book, the poetry looks so beautiful. I have followed Morris, hope to find some really good blogs there too. Thank you for introducing him to me, Pete. You are doing a great job💙.
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Thanks, Suzan. Happy to make the intoduction.
Best wishes, Pete. xx
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Many thanks for your kind comments, Suzan and for following my blog. Thanks also for your interest in my books. If you have any queries about my poetry please do feel free to contact me via the contact page on my blog. Best wishes. Kevin
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Lovely poem!
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Thanks, FR. It resonates with me of course.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you. I’m pleased you like my poem! Best wishes. Kevin
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Tigger’s a great name for a dog I think 🐯😊
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(It’s Trigger, not Tigger)
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Dammit! And oops sorry!
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No problem. My second guide dog was called Zeff. Due to his habit of putting his front paws on my friends legs and bouncing, he was known as Tigger. Indeed he had the nickname prior to me being given him. Best wishes. Kevin
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This is a wonderful poem by Kevin, Pete. I have his book and its slipped down my kindle list a little. I will be finding it as poetry and short stories are my planned Nov/Dec reads.
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Thanks, Robbie. I agree, a wonderful poem indeed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m so pleased you like my poem, Robbie. And thank you in advance for reading my book. Best wishes. Kevin
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A smile and a feeling of sadness at the passing of such a personality. Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo. I can relate to losing a beloved canine friend.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, I have lost too many canine friends. Warmest regards, Theo
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Thank you, Theo. I’m so pleased you like my poem. Best wishes. Kevin
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That poem triggered a big smile on my face!
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I knew you would have to pun it, David! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m really pleased you like my poem and that it made you smile. Best wishes, kevin
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What a fun poem, I have been following Kevin for a while and it’s sad Trigger is now gone. Guide dogs have one master, but cannot stay for long.
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Thanks, Janet. I think any of us who have lost a devoted dog can identify with this poem.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m delighted you enjoyed my poem, Janet. You are right, the lives of dogs are so short compared to we humans. Best wishes. Kevin
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Are you really Roy Rogers Kevin?
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Were you wearing a stetson when you typed that, Ro?
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I always associate the name Trigger with the road sweeper in Only Fools and Horses! Best wishes. Kevin
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So sorry about Trigger. It must be a very hard loss.
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Thanks, Carolyn. Losing a beloved pet is always terrible.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you. I still think of Trigger on a daily basis, but now sadness is tinged with many happy memories of our time together. Best wishes. Kevin
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A nice tribute to Trigger, Kevin. I’m sure his spirit will linger around you.
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Thank you, Stevie. I still think of Trigger on a daily basis with great affection. Best wishes. Kevin
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That’s a lovely memorial to a dear, departed friend. Cheers, Jon.
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Thank you, Jon. I’m pleased you like this poem about my friend Trigger. Best wishes. Kevin
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Congratulations to Kevin. A very amusing poem and a good memorial to a beloved companion. Good luck with his book and future projects.
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Thanks very much, Olga.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you, Olganm for your kind words about my poetry. I am pleased you enjoyed reading this poem of mine. Best wishes. Kevin
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here’s to trigger! well done
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Thank you Beth. Best wishes. Kevin
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Reblogged this on K Morris – Poet and commented:
My thanks to Pete for kindly featuring my poetry on his blog. To read my poem please click on the original post on Pete’s blog. Kevin
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Many thanks for publishing my guest post, Pete. I very much appreciate it. Best wishes. Kevin
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My pleasure, Kevin.
Best wishes, Pete.
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