Transcript of poem by George Wake

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Life on Valdez Island

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Though some would malign him and say
He is sly, and meaner than sin,
And call him false,-cunning, a thief,
Chock full of deceit to the skin-

Small wonder if part of its true!
Of man would it read out of place?
Dogs virtues are all of their own,
Their vices are those of our race!

'Tis granted that often on trail,
Behaviours would make a saint swear,
And earned is all language they get,
(E'en parsons admit that is fair!)

Still- unless more lucky than most,
In land of " Queer eggs" and of "hog,"
Most trustworthy chum you will make,
Is much abused Malamute Dog!

George F.Wake       

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