Miss Wobble Paws

She used to be fast
and bouncy,
but after two strokes
her head began to tilt
on the rolling deck
of her body.

Through bleary eyes,
she saw off
starlings and cats,
toppling into them
with her
John Wayne walk.

When called
She would wobble sideways
tracking the sound,
then lurch forward,
tongue lolling;
a wide grin of recognition
plastered over
her fuzzy brain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 7:52 AM
Vivid! I love your writing style.
Ashford Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 7:58 AM
Thanks again Maureen, she was such a good dog - still miss her.
Ashford Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 7:58 AM
Thanks again Maureen, she was such a good dog - still miss her.
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