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.
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