Dog
Not away, but after
or contrary,
the reversal indicative
and untoward: scratching,
she spirals to the perfect
spot between us, touching both,
then sighs. In comfort, in ecstasy,
in contentment, who can say?
But we sigh in response.
O at the Edges
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O at the Edges 
Really sweet poem. Truly captures the feeling of having a puppy.
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Thank you. Dogs are dear to me. Life without one would be difficult.
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Indeed. Feels like my have saved my life. Or at least my soul. Lovely poem.
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Sounds as though you have known this kind of friendship personally – I really enjoyed this poem 🙂 Thank you
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Oh, yes! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Dogs are really authentic and true creatures, if ever there were any. Even the “fru-fru” or really pampered-beyond-belief dogs, I think, probably have that internal devil-may-care attitude from time to time. Great poem, Robert; you convey unadorned dog movements so well through words, prepositions even!, that are not really a one-to-one relationship (e.g., “Not away, but after/or contrary,/the reversal indicative/and untoward…”) That is an awe-inspiring ability.
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P.S. Your chihuahua is adorable! 🙂
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Meet Apollonia, the Five Pound Terror of Texas, and Lissa’s number one companion. She’s very cute. And sweet. And feisty!
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Chi’s can be so feisty, as you said. Lovely little Apollonia–congratulations, Robert! 🙂
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They are indeed authentic and true, and all have their own unique personalities. I enjoyed trying to capture that movement in an oblique manner.
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You did…perfectly. Just exactly. Thank you.
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I’m so pleased you feel that way!
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love the last five lines! sweet doggy.
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Thank you. She is very sweet.
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Robert, I’m sure she is. What a face too!
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Love it! You describe the moment perfectly. Thank you.
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Thank you, Ron.
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Nice. Feel like I’m there when I read.
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Thank you.
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Bob, thank you for introducing us to Apollonia! She is sooo precious! And your poem has painted a vivid word-picture that makes me want to see her “personally.” If you and your wife are home…well. that’ll be ok, too! *g*
Ron
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But then you might need to convince Ozymandias, her bodyguard and fellow Chihuahua, that you are worthy. And Ozzie is tough, I tell ya!
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Your poems are so lovely
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Thank you.
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Amusing and sweet! ❤
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Like the pooch!
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I have two Chihuahuas, so I know how snuggly they are, and how much it means to them, and to me, to have that physical contact–comfort, ecstasy, contentment–probably all three 🙂
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I think so, too.
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Lovely. Suddenly, I miss having a dog. Thank you for your lovely work of art.
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Dogs are essential to my comfort.
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Thank you for liking my blog, Running, Writing, and Traveling for Life! I haven’t thought of Li Po in donkey’s years! I must say Li Po was good in his time, but you have breathed new, more vibrant life into the lines. Allan Chapman (allanwchapman.com)
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Thanks for your kind words.
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Oh, I just love this. 🙂
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Thanks, Miranda!
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I came to say thank you for reading more of my poetry and stayed awhile to enjoy your work. A wonderful group of pieces.
Alexander
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You’re very welcome. And thanks for stopping by.
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Very Cool!
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Thanks.
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dogs are indeed gods and, while i don’t always believe in god, i never disbelieve in dog.
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Dog is my copilot!
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I shared this with my boxer, Stella. She liked it almost as much as the poem I wore for her “hidden in your smile”. Cheers!
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My greatest critic was an English Bulldog who would fall asleep and snore whenever I read to him.
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This poem is like a warm, fuzzy blanket for my brain…and my heart
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Glad you liked it!
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Sweetness incarnate! Bravo!
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Dogs! What would we do without them?
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So sweet! Finding the perfect spot between the two of you. What more is there? So happy you stopped by my blog today. Thanks!
Elouise
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I love the last line. We DO sigh in response!
Dog: *sigh*rawrrr*yawn*
You: *sigh* Yeah life’s rough, huh buddy…
LOL such a great observation.
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Yes, the simplest pleasures…
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