Sunlite Wanter Poet Rhyme

A Dysfunctional Fur Ball

Born with an inner compulsion,
She will never be running free,
For she must be held away from dogs,
Lest she bite one on foot or knee.

Behind open blinds she barks at passing friends,
Yearning only to be liked for herself,
Then lies her fuzzy head upon her pillow,
Bewildered, depressed, on a canine shelf.

When love pets her belly, she kisses,
Kisses the food-smelling hand,
She loves all people, just wants to be,
Be free in the way that she sees they can.

The one who cares and holds her leash
Has vowed to take care of her,
For she keeps her from being lonely,
This dysfunctional sweet ball of fur.

Though long walks will never be hers,
For she attacks and is bent on running way,
She serves unknowingly in her own house,
Company to a lone one throughout the day.

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Silent One March 24, 2019 at 6:53 AM I do like cats, although they seem to use my garden as a toilet!!! MAybe I should get a dog...Enjoyed your poem Sunlite.. Sunlite Wanter March 26, 2019 at 6:26 PM I like cats, too, but they're so haughty! So, I'll take dogs and their consistent love.

M. L. Kiser March 23, 2019 at 8:04 PM They are like us humans; they have moods and they have problems and quirks; a well penned portrait of this dog. Sunlite Wanter March 26, 2019 at 6:24 PM You are so right. Thanks for commenting.

Heidi Sands March 23, 2019 at 5:56 PM Oh, I can relate to this. I love it. I have an adopted dog, who reacts to other dogs. It was a challenge, but I learned she can get along if she learns to trust them. I walk her all the time, but I have to be careful. :) Sunlite Wanter March 26, 2019 at 6:24 PM Wonder why they do that? A human can walk on the walk by the window, and she will bark, but half-heartedly, but let a dog walk by and!!!!!!!Wow!!!!

Vijay Pandit March 23, 2019 at 4:41 PM Your love for her flows in every word..I enjoyed this sweet poem. You gave voice to her unique personality. Sunlite Wanter March 26, 2019 at 6:22 PM Thank you, Vijay.