Open Poetry #11 |
Shining Stars ( from #6 ) |
Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Shining Stars ~~~ The walls have started to move again the elusive flicker beyond my sight I feel it then almost see it ~ There's something behind me Don't Look ! Dear God ... Make it Leave! ... what's that noise ... there it is again ... ..................................................................... ..... it's back in the wall ..... ok I can breathe ~ This is happening too often I need to get out get off this computer breathe fresh air ... and shout ~ I'll go for a walk round the block ... with the dog It's quarter to three and the snow's thick as fog ~ I lean back ... and get set as I open the gate the dog drags me through ... as if her sling shot could wait ~ My feet start to slide as we round the first curve Jump over two snow drifts and dragged through the third ~ A neighborhood cat steps out of the night "dear God hear my prayer get this cat out of sight " ~ A meow and a bark drifting loud down the street The leash I grip tight as I'm pulled off my feet ~ Every dog within earshot joins in the howl and I'm dragged through a bush before I throw in the towel ~ I lie there for ages heart pounding with fright I notice the snowflakes drift by out of sight ~ They dance and they swirl and they land on my nose My feet are so cold I can't wiggle my toes ~ Just then ... the snow ceases the night sky ... opens bright The stars ... how they glitter my God what a sight ~ Big dipper ... Orion they're all in the sky Then up walks my dog sticks her tongue in my eye ~ I spit and I sputter then get up on one knee As our neighborhood watch started laughing at me ~ They help me brush off chew the fat for a while We exchange a few laughs then head home with a smile ~ The dog had her walk and I needed a rest Now the walls are dead still ..... but ..... ....... the floor ....... ~~~ |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
haaaaaaaa...enjoyed this Rex...reminds me of a few years ago (I had an afghan..and they are not easily controlled) ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
as long as the mouse (pad) has his cheese, you're ok! "Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell." Joan Crawford |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh.......this really is Great!! Anyone who loves dogs or the experience of being owned by one, will enjoy this so much!! Write on! -<--<--{(@ |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Wynter ... you bet they're not easy to control ... we have heinz 57 about the size of a G-sheperd ... she doesn't stop pulling till she knows she's on the return trip Irish Rose ... LOL ... now that's cute ... you should patent that ... print and sell cheese slice (pads) Sunny1 ... thankyou ... there's no shortage of love here ... our dog is part of the family ( she doesn't quite rate a chair at the dinner table though ) |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Rex~ most enjoyable again loved it then and now, thanks for sharing once again Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Thanks Tracie ... with all the snow we've been getting this year, I thought it to be a good one to share again |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nicely done!!!!!!! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
ROFL Oh, Rex, this is, by far, one of my most favorite poems!! Thanks for reposting it!! Denise |
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