Misfit

A black dog 
Whining and whimpering 
Sitting at the end of the bed 
An omen 
   personification of misfortune 
Forever the dark cloud 
      looming over 
         everything I’ve loved 
Forever the killjoy
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Agustin Avatar
February 20, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. Congrats likewise...
Kendrick Avatar
February 20, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Thank you for sharing this one in my contest, Marina. Congratulations on it being on the winners' list. Way to go. I could feel the pain of this dog of whom you wrote. Sara K
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