Ronovan says : You may, if you wish, make some kind of link between the Haiku Challenge prompt of (CURL and Paw). and this Décima Challenge of KNOCK in the A rhyme line. This means you could write a haiku post using the prompt words. Then do a Décima post using this week’s prompt uniting the two with a common message.
The 2 CHALLENGES are SEPARATE but CAN BE combined if YOU CHOOSE to do so.
Ruby. A Décima
Gently she gives my elbow a knock.
Her eyes full of love “I need you”
I smile back needing her too.
She is my foundation and rock.
Tells the time better than a clock.
When I’m well she’s out running free
When I’m not well she clings to me
Somehow she knows just what to do.
She’ll always guide me good and true.
Ruby is my lifesaving prop.
This is part of Ronovanwrite’s Décima Challenge.
willowdot21 
Dec 10, 2020 @ 00:36:17
This is so sweet! I really miss having a dog!
Dec 10, 2020 @ 00:42:04
They do make our life’s better don’t they 💜
Dec 10, 2020 @ 00:50:50
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Dec 10, 2020 @ 01:02:51
I love this, Willow — a lovely poem for Ruby. 💗💗
Dec 10, 2020 @ 07:16:03
Thank you Betty 💜
Dec 10, 2020 @ 23:26:09
I hope you’re starting to feel a little better, Willow. 💗💗
Dec 10, 2020 @ 23:28:21
Yes indeed I am getting there, today I managed a short walk with hubby and Ruby 💜
Dec 11, 2020 @ 01:31:42
I am so happy to hear that! 🙂💗💗
Dec 11, 2020 @ 06:53:27
It’s a slow journey 💜
Dec 10, 2020 @ 05:35:31
This is beautiful, Sis! Well done 💜💜💜
Dec 10, 2020 @ 07:16:44
Thank you Sis 💜💜💜
Dec 10, 2020 @ 08:18:26
💜💜💜
Dec 10, 2020 @ 07:22:43
Thank you Sis, like your beautiful Songh
Dec 10, 2020 @ 07:25:18
Sorry hit send before I was reading, I mean thank you Sis, just like your beautiful Songu Singh. Have a lovely day 💜💜💜
Dec 10, 2020 @ 18:13:41
Thanks sis! Friday, tomorrow! Yay!!!
Dec 10, 2020 @ 18:28:54
Yea!!!!!💜💜
Dec 10, 2020 @ 05:53:03
This poem just sturred my heart with love and kindness for you and your best lifesaver. They just know how to comfort us. I’m not working anymore and we enjoy each others company so much that my sweet Trompie shows me where to go and where he doesn’t want to go. They know that they are trespassing into other dogs territory. He was attacked by two cats and I was afraid that they would kill him. Was very traumatic for both of us. Enjoy your day/evening.
Dec 10, 2020 @ 07:21:34
Dogs are wonderful. They often do know best. That must of been awful for you when he was attacked by two cats. They can be so vicious. You must of been so frightened. I hope you are both recovered now. Thank you for reading, be safe and happy.💜💜💜
Dec 11, 2020 @ 05:44:31
WE were both traumatized, I really thought they were going to kill Trompie because he could not defend himself against both. Hugs to you.
Dec 11, 2020 @ 07:01:29
That’s so awful, I hope you are okay now cats can be very scary. Were they domestic or feral 💜 stay safe.
Dec 12, 2020 @ 22:18:09
THey were domestic cats. Thanks, we don’t go that way anymore.
Dec 12, 2020 @ 23:23:13
I can’t say I blame you at all 💜
Dec 11, 2020 @ 03:08:47
Sweet post, Willowdot. Pretty dog and your words are so true. My dog is was sitting on my lap and decided that her bed was better. I feel badly for your friend Scrappydo. My baby girl was attacked by a raccoon this summer. I kicked the raccoon and she bit me but let go of the dog. I think she would have killed Kalev. Hope you and Ruby have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
Dec 11, 2020 @ 06:58:24
Hi Marsha, Ruby is a lovely girl. I am so sorry to here about your girl and the raccoon. I hope you are both okay. Was your bite bad? Yes poor Scappydo, cats can be very mean too. I hope you all have a good weekend too 💜 be safe.
Dec 11, 2020 @ 12:20:40
Thanks Willowdot. Yes we are both fine. She had had her rabies vaccination, and I had to get the series. It wasn’t as painful as I imagined it would be.
Dec 11, 2020 @ 15:37:22
Oh! What a horrible experience for you both 💜
Dec 11, 2020 @ 18:19:44
It was pretty crazy. I wrote about it on my blog. Just search raccoon. We had a crazy summer.
Dec 11, 2020 @ 22:34:49
Thank you Marsha I will 💞😘
Dec 11, 2020 @ 04:59:35
So sweet
Dec 11, 2020 @ 06:59:35
She certainly is 💜💜💜
Dec 11, 2020 @ 11:43:59
How sweet of you Willow.. and love to Ruby ❤
Dec 11, 2020 @ 15:36:11
Thank you 💜
Dec 11, 2020 @ 16:07:17
Welcome dear 💓
Dec 11, 2020 @ 16:39:44
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Dec 16, 2020 @ 01:53:44
It’s always nice to have someone (yes, dogs are people too) who gives unconditionally. They can pick up on body language, change in breathing, or other little cues. Men could learn a lot from their best friend.
Dec 16, 2020 @ 01:00:55
Dogs are always the best friends to have 💜
Dec 16, 2020 @ 04:15:27
Thank you Ron 💜