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The Dog Walker
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The Dog Walker |
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Cari Member Posts 411 Englnand |
The Dog Walker An old man and his dog Age in tandem Not worth a second glance, hurry past Just a dog, nothing to write home about A leg on four corners, a shaggy coat Just a dog Look a little closer Commitment tied by a braid of leather Not love, he would frown at the word The dog measures his step To his masters faltering gait Gentle on the leash A kind morning June, heavy with honeysuckle Summer or the salt winds of winter It matters little The twice daily duty must be performed I smile as they turn the corner* * * * Author's Notes: A nondescript little poem but written as an example that a poet must be an observer of the little things in life, even the mundane. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You just wrote a poem about myself and my little mutt Zoe . . . ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Cari Member Posts 411 Englnand |
You’re very welcome Jerry. Thought the old boy would never admit to love, we think otherwise, don’t we? Cari. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
" a poet must be an observer of the little things" Indeed, you have done that in this poem...and yet the seemingly simple theme compounds itself like proteins in legumes, when mixed with whole grains, where 2, and 2 does not equal 4, but 5, or at least a number higher.. Well done, and easy to digest... :-) "Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance." Carl Sandburg [This message has been edited by ice (03-18-2016 09:03 PM).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Cari, a good observance and you're right, sometimes it's the little things that mean the most. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
nice writing...james |
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