Dog Dreams

She lies sleeping at my feet
eyes closed, outstretched legs 
twitching, mouthing small yips
and I wonder what she is chasing 
and if she ever catches it
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Lindley Avatar
April 26, 2017 at 6:44 AM
My dog queenie did that a lot back in the 80's. Your poem brought back good memories.
Rodgers Avatar
April 26, 2017 at 7:22 AM
Thanks Robert, our dogs are not alone.
Williams Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 8:34 AM
My little dog used to do the same, you brought back memories. Thanks for sharing.
Rodgers Avatar
March 29, 2017 at 10:18 AM
Thanks Maria
Marie Avatar
March 27, 2017 at 2:00 AM
To watch them sleep is amazing...I too wonder. What a nice little poem :-) blessings, lynn
Rodgers Avatar
March 27, 2017 at 8:16 PM
Thanks Lynn
Sands Avatar
March 26, 2017 at 2:10 PM
I like this Dave. My dog does the same thing and I have wondered that. :)
Rodgers Avatar
March 26, 2017 at 3:34 PM
Thanks Heidi, only they know.
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