Poor Chester: A Tribute
Poor Chester
The phone call came on a sunny morning in Philadelphia
650 miles away
“Your mother and I have lost our minds”
and so it began
the story of the dog that was tied up in a planter
and found his way home to Sierra Drive
A puppy with boundless energy
that never relented
ever
Always hungry for attention
even if it meant eating paper to get it
Chester. Chester! CHESTER!!!
A dog with selective hearing
and a love for chasing birds
A nap on the couch
followed by a wet nose,
too close for comfort
CHESTER!
A loving annoyance
and loyal companion
Who earned his nickname
Chester the Molester
from an overly affectionate disposition
He is the backdrop to the last ten years of our lives
A beautiful dog in every way
Wagging his tail right into our hearts, permanently
Who can blame a dog
whose greatest flaw
was also his greatest asset
a need to be loved
constantly
Poor Chester
