Marathon Mile

He approaches me with want in his eye,
“Didn’t we just do this?” I bid with a sigh,
I contest that we ventured a marathon mile,
His gleam is so perfect with a downward smile.

How can I resist such a simple request?
The joy beats deeply in his quivering chest,
It is me who he chose to share private time,
My fruitless resistance is a borderline crime.

Excitement is growing as I no longer fight,
I rise to the occasion and turn out the light,
His tail and wet tongue provide doting talk,
I grab the red leash as we go for a walk.
……………………………………………………………
Contest Entry: It Was a Beautiful Affair
Sponsor: Lewis Raynes
Results: 6th Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Godwin Avatar
August 3, 2016 at 2:34 PM
Oh, so creative and an absolute delight though I am somewhat surprised Lewis place it based on how disappointed he expressed being that no one dug down into the nitty gritty of why and what emotions went into the affair they wrote about. That's my memory, any way. Regardless, the poem is adorable. CayCay
Kimathi Avatar
July 13, 2016 at 10:14 AM
Congrats Jesse, for your WIN in the contest!! ;-)
Day Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 6:15 AM
Thank you!
Dutta Avatar
July 10, 2016 at 6:50 PM
Congrats 38Jesse to win top place
Day Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 6:14 AM
Thank you!
A  Avatar
July 10, 2016 at 1:55 PM
Wonderful win, Jesse. Skat
Day Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 6:13 AM
Thank you, Skat!
Canerdy Avatar
July 10, 2016 at 12:39 PM
I love this one. Congrats on your win, Jesse. Janice
Day Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 6:12 AM
Thank you!
Andresen Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 12:59 PM
- Enjoy the walk with your faithful friend :) - Good luck in the contest, Jesse :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Day Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 2:39 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise. My Husky is quite awesome - he loves to sing! :) Jesse
Canerdy Avatar
June 9, 2016 at 7:02 PM
You had me going there, Jesse! Great poem, very well-done. Janice
Day Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 3:26 PM
Thank you! - Jesse
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