Feeling Powerful

like a giant stalk of rhubarb
I stand my ground, defying the north wind
do your damage, I say, confident I will remain standing.

Whomp! a dog tail slaps into my thigh.
I am down in one solid whoosh.
Back in the day I could have jumped right back up.

A delighted dog is licking my face as if it is ice cream
His neck is stronger than I am
I am laughing as I try to push him away

Not feeling so powerful now

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