William Kelii Kekaula Poet Prose

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Pooch - Fable

Pooch - Fable

My tail still wags
though slow o'er time
both eyes sink low
equal ears that droop

A grunt is heard
a bowl-filled treats
later a door opens
a dying day's light

Slam sounds behind me
many souls in passing
tree shadows now grow
mumbling distorts the calm

My wags made brief
as faces turn away
harsh scolds at me
tail stills body shivers

Rebukes back to mumbles
home as door slams
treats gone lapping water
a corner waits for me

Servile since my birth
oldest puppy on earth
I've long shook Heaven's gate
now I dream and wait...

"When I die, 
will he cry?"

2021 February 12
*3rd Place*
Fabled Musings
~~Joseph May

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Rama Balasubramanian May 15, 2021 at 7:18 PM A touching poem reflecting your tender heart. Take care, God bless! William Kelii Kekaula May 15, 2021 at 7:25 PM Thanks, Rama, for dropping by with your caring message, Aloha!

Malabika Ray Choudhury March 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM so touching, William. congratulations on your win with a remarkable poem ~ Mala William Kelii Kekaula March 8, 2021 at 11:44 AM Thank you, Malabika, for extending your welcoming generosity, Aloha!

Sierra Chen February 26, 2021 at 3:49 PM Well done William Kelii Kekaula February 26, 2021 at 4:34 PM Thank you, Sierra, Aloha my friend!

Jan Allison February 15, 2021 at 3:05 PM such a moving piece William, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx William Kelii Kekaula February 15, 2021 at 4:36 PM Thank you, Jan, for your heartfelt share my friend, Aloha!

Lonna Blodgett February 14, 2021 at 4:23 PM Great depiction of love with our favorite non verbal companion who says so much without the need for words!! Love it William!! William Kelii Kekaula February 14, 2021 at 6:42 PM Thank you, Lonna, your reflections are well-received my friend, Aloha!

Alexis Y. February 14, 2021 at 12:09 PM Hi William, Congratulations on your win. Have a great day:-) Alexis William Kelii Kekaula February 14, 2021 at 6:40 PM Thank you, Alexis, and may your day be equally so, Aloha!

Joseph May February 14, 2021 at 8:45 AM Nicely done William, Congrats on your win.. William Kelii Kekaula February 14, 2021 at 9:02 AM Thank you, Joseph, I enjoyed this opportunity, Aloha!

Linda Alice Fowler February 14, 2021 at 8:11 AM Back with congratulations on the win William! Linda William Kelii Kekaula February 14, 2021 at 9:01 AM Most welcoming, Linda, I appreciate you much, Aloha!

Linda Alice Fowler February 14, 2021 at 7:25 AM Painfully sad William, but beautifully penned. Linda William Kelii Kekaula February 14, 2021 at 8:59 AM Thank you, Linda, for your kind considerations, Aloha!