Have you ever watched your dog laze around, romp, or explore and couldn’t help but feel a bit of envy for the bliss of a dog’s life? There are many wonders in a dog’s mind. This week, you have a chance to try it on for size. What mischief!
Poetry Prompt:
Imagine you woke up tomorrow as a dog— don’t worry, it’s just for one day. What would your day be like?
Thanks to all our participants in last week’s poetry prompt. Here’s an endearing poem from Darlene we enjoyed:
I’ve got your
back, little buddy.
You’ve got my
hairy belly, turned
wrong-side up
when I’m looking for
a scratch. I’ve got
your friendship, little
buddy. You’ve got
my pillow beside
your bed, a hug, a
walk, a ball-toss. I’ve
got your heart, little
buddy. And you’ve
got mine.
Photo by Matt Chan. Creative Commons license via Flickr. Post by Heather Eure.
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Donna says
Oh Darlene… it’s good good good to be a little buddy in your house and life. 😉 Beautiful poem!
Megan Willome says
Nice one, Darlene!
Sandra Heska King says
I loved that one.
SimplyDarlene says
Oh! Thanks for featuring this little ditty. It was inspired by an image of my son and his dog.
Heather Eure says
So sweet. It was hard to resist.
Maureen Doallas says
I enjoyed your playful poem, Darlene.
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When light bends
at 22 degrees, the sun
dog shows its face, red-
edge glints in my eyes,
the brightest spots
on my horizon
Heather Eure says
Lovely, Maureen.
Laura Brown says
Dog Days
Wake.
Yawn.
Stretch.
Game of fetch.
Walk to park.
Run.
Sniff.
Mark.
Home.
Yard.
Sneeze.
Snap at bees.
Off the lead.
Bowl.
Food.
Greed.
Munch.
Crunch.
Lap.
Take a nap.
Drool from jowl.
Dream.
Twitch.
Growl.
Stroked.
Scratched.
Brushed.
Not enough.
Flop near feet.
Doze.
Repeat.
Heather Eure says
Yes! You’ve captured the day well, Laura.
Laura Brown says
This is a test.
This is only a test.
Donna Saliba says
You Were Best
(Words From Your Favorite Pet)
Come, my friend, let’s sit a while;
My time is yours to spend,
Never will I make you feel
I’ve been a lesser friend.
Tell me all your secret thoughts,
Tell to me your dreams,
Never be afraid to tell,
For you’re held in high esteem.
I’ve come to love the one
I chose that special day,
Now my loyalty is strong-
My feelings never sway.
Not only did you meet my eyes
You had my heart then, too,
Then in turn I had your trust,
It touched me through and through.
That precious day I chose you
Laid all my fears to rest,
I not only gained a friend that day,
You, my friend, were best.
Donna Dissauer Saliba
Professional Prose