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At night, I like hearing distant dogs to bark.
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At night, I like hearing distant dogs to bark. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
At night, I like hearing distant dogs to bark. They take away evils, they protect the world which sleeps, they kindly watch over us, they are souls which speak to us, dogs bark at night with so much anger, that night goes away towards the sea. I like the distant dogs which bark at night, their confidence reassures me, it tears the dark, the silence and threatening ignorance of the world. [This message has been edited by 2islander2 (02-22-2009 04:41 PM).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
I never looked at it that way and it was definitely worth reading your perspective. Enjoyed. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I do too, Yann. I love your poem. I have never thought of the barking as anger, though - to me it is dogs passing messages on from dog to dog, street to street, and hill to hill. Owl |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks Yann, The dogs here in the hood sing me to sleep. They bark in unison. Bobby |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
yann, Oh man, this is so wonderful. My dogs think you are the MAN! I think you are the poet who took my breath tonight. Alison |
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impact Junior Member
since 2009-03-07
Posts 27 |
At first I was a sckeptic, i'm not quite sure why but I was naive back then(about 20 seconds ago) Great work. I like the dogs barking at night too, except when they don't stop! ;P |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Yann, I had not been around obviously when you posted this the first time and I am glad I found it today. I love it, so well done. I also love to know there are dogs watching over us ... but when they really bark insistently for a long time and seem to dialogue with each other, I think they might have sensed the arrival of an earthquake. When they stop I feel relief. Great write. Love, Margherita |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thaqnk you Mark for considering my poem; Have a nice day yann |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Sure Owl, i think there is no anger in dogs barking, I think you are right but I needed an emotion for the poem, I think dogs bark to afraid possible enemies, to scare... Thanks for your comment yann |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Bobby, me too don't like a barking dog in the next garden, the poem is dedicated to distant dogs, the others make me angry.. regards yann |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thank you dear Alison, your comment is so nice, it is very enjoyable. have a sweet day yann |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Impact, thank you for your comment and considering how pleasant is the barking of distant dogs, almost smothered by the distance and the night, it seemed to me like a poetic memory. regards yann |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thank you marguerita, I feel relief too when they stop as you say to dialogue each others...I think that close dogs make me very nervous too because I can't sleep, I al lucky since 15 years, no dogs in the neighbourhood and the dog of my neighbour never barks... hugs yann |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
2islander2 - enjoyed reading this writing... BC |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thanks Bill, I wrote this poem with memories I kept now far from 30 years ago. regards yann |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
I'm a dog lover to Yann and I really enjoyed your post. If every body had a dog there would be a lot less burgalaries and that is a fact. Thanks Yann. Lindsay |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
I enjoyed this because I enjoy hearing dogs barking in the distance at night. In the distance. lol Not right by my window. This somehow reminds me of my hometown at night and hearing a dog barking, a train rumbling and maybe a tugboat blowing its horn, all in the distance...and all soothing somehow. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thanks Lindsay for your kind commment. I'm a little sorry I have no dog. have a nice day yann |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thank you Guy, Your commment made me dream, That's right, at night distant noises (dogs, boats, trains) bring solace 'may be because we are in a warm bed and some are awake)...Thank you for the kind comment. yann |
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Marc-Andre Senior Member
since 2008-12-07
Posts 501 |
Yann, perhaps you would also be interested in my kitten, who loves to attack my feet all night long...cats are strong protectors that can see dogs, you know?  lol. On second thoughts, I'll keep my cat and listen to the dogs barking, got quite a few around here. Thanks for helping me appreciating it all.Mark |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hi Marc andre, sure I could write an other poem which first verse could be At night, I like hearing distant cats to mew smiles, thanks for the kind comment. regards yann |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
. Good Yann John . |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I find it comforting as well, to hear a dog barking at night ~ in the distance, that is! I also like to hear a train ~ in the distance. ~ and the pulley on the cord of a flag, clanging against the flag pole ~ in the distance. ~ and wind chimes tinkling ~ in the distance. They are all music to my ears and soul ~ when they are from a distance! ~ otherwise, in the middle of the night, they are noisy nuisances that keep me awake!  lolI enjoyed your poem and the peaceful sounds ~ from a distance ~ that it conjured up in my mind!   Linda |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thanks John. yann |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Thank you Linda for your kind and expressive comment. On this one I share all your thoughts. yann |
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