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Dog and Thunderstorm

I’ll whimper, cower and tremble
under this chair I shall reside
Because the storm’s angry rumble
will make me quiver, shake and hide

I will bury my head and whine
at each thunderous sound it makes
That causes the floor to vibrate
and every windowpane to shake

Bright flashes streak across the sky
and they do freeze my very heart
I will hide behind your legs while
they try to rip the sky apart

I hear the wind howl through the trees
as nature bows down to your will
The rain pounds down in torrents 
that rattle against the windowsill

Now that the rumble has moved on
and all that’s left is a soft blow
As rains soothingly taps against
the glass of the bedroom window

I will stretch and give a big yawn
scrunch up this pillow for my head
Lay down and get some needed rest
in my comfy and warm dog bed

Copyright © Jerry Brotherton | Year Posted 2023

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Linda Alice Fowler Date: 8/14/2023 2:15:00 PM teehee. I read the sounds hurt their ears - that's why they cower and hide. So cute Jerry! :) Login to Reply Jerry Brotherton Date: 8/14/2023 5:08:00 PM Thanks for the compliment, Linda. I think it depends on the breed. My dog likes to be in his kennel with a cover over it when it storms.

Yolanda Nicholsen Date: 8/14/2023 4:45:00 AM fascinating write. blessings Login to Reply Jerry Brotherton Date: 8/14/2023 9:39:00 AM Thank you, your kind words encourage me.

The Situation Date: 8/13/2023 3:59:00 PM it is exactly as the title says. Reads like a real experience' Login to Reply Jerry Brotherton Date: 8/14/2023 9:36:00 AM Thank you.