It is still November and I am still attempting to write a poem a day (so far, so good, knock on wood), so I am once again sharing one of my poems. My muse came in the form of a small four-legged critter with very large ears. The poem is lighthearted and simple, but I think it speaks to the joy our animals bring to our lives.
Two wonderful puppies abide in our home, our handsome Jim the Dachshund and our sweet Chloe, a Rat Terrier/ Chihuahua mix.
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| Jimsy |
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| Chlo-Chlo |
She just joined our family a couple of months ago. She's a jumper and loves to play ball. When walking or playing she appears much bigger than her petite ten pounds, but when she curls up to sleep she looks like the tiniest pile of fur, ears, and legs. Needless to say, we all love her, even Jim.
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| Suspicious Jim |
And now, on to the poem, which is solely about Chloe. So read, enjoy, or whatever makes you happy.
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| All Ears |
Chloe Sleeps Small
Awake
she is all
ears, eyes,
legs—
bouncing ball
Asleep
she becomes
soft, warm
fur—
small, round ball
Jeanice Eagan Davis © 2012
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| Chloe Sleeping |
