Famous Dog Poems and Dog Poetry - Dog Epitaphs
We have dedicated this section of
the site to famous Dog poems, poetry and even some favourite
dog songs. But we also felt that two famous dog epitaphs were
also included. These sad dog poems are dog epitaphs by Sir
William Watson (Epitaph to a Dog) and Inscription on the
Monument of a Newfoundland Dog by Lord Byron.
Dog Epitaphs
Epitaph to a Dog
by
Sir William Watson
His friends he loved. His fellest earthly foes--
Cats--I believe he did but feign to hate.
My hand will miss the insinuated nose,
Mine eyes that tail that wagged contempt at Fate.
Inscription on the
Monument of a Newfoundland Dog
by
Lord Byron
Near this spot are
deposited the remains of one who
possessed Beauty without Vanity,
Strength without Insolence,
Courage without Ferocity,
and all the Virtues of Man,
without his Vices.
This Praise, which would be unmeaning
Flattery if inscribed over human
ashes is but a just tribute to the Memory
of Boatswain, a Dog.
Famous Dog Poems and Dog Poetry
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