Emilia James Poet Rhyme

Skilled Evasion

Fly in the kitchen wiping its feet
Spreading germs for anyone to eat
In charges the dog on hearing a buzz
Hunting and chasing as a canine does

Snapping his teeth with persistent chase
New game to play at a sprightly pace
Jumping high his head flitting fast
Senses alert no barks did he blast

Evading capture the fly flits by
Snap goes the dog with another try
Picture that scene few more times
Stanza less of near repeated lines

A precision snap he caught the fly 
Spits it out and it's still alive
Along the floor it staggers and wiggles
Almost drowns from doggy goo dribbles

Went to remove it but wasn't there
Maybe hiding, could be any where
Set to cleaning as dog settled down
Vacuumed in case fly body laid around

Suddenly from nowhere flying in the air
Wings now wonky but didn't seem to care
Through an open window flying swiftly out
Skilled in evasion - an ace flying scout.

      27.11.20

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John Gondolf August 9, 2021 at 2:43 AM You paint the scene well, Emilia, I can picture Blue snapping at the fly. Enjoyed the read my friend. Hugs, John Emilia James August 10, 2021 at 1:56 AM Thank you so much John, I have tried to record him when he does this but he is far too quick and all I end up with is fuzzy images. Emilia : )

Peter Dome December 7, 2020 at 3:40 PM Haha. This is brilliant and not what I expected. Poor fly. well done. Pete. Emilia James December 8, 2020 at 4:02 AM Thank you Peter, my dog does this all the time, summer time is bit of a nightmare because he goes after wasps and bees too, hopefully he will out grow it as he gets older, Emilia : )

Anitha Jayasankar November 30, 2020 at 10:05 AM This really made me smile... Enjoyed it... ~ Ani Emilia James December 1, 2020 at 9:03 AM Thank you Ani, glad you enjoyed and that it made you smile, Emilia : )

Simon Hamill November 29, 2020 at 6:14 PM Hi Emilia, you make me smile.thank you.simon.: ) Emilia James December 1, 2020 at 9:02 AM Hi Simon, happy that I can make you smile, Emilia : )

Gershon Wolf November 28, 2020 at 5:21 PM That fly is 'quite the guy!' Enjoyed the story, Emilia. Thanks, Gershon Emilia James December 1, 2020 at 9:01 AM Thank you Gershon, my dog is quiet the guy too and mad as a hatter lol, Emilia : )

Silent One November 28, 2020 at 5:46 AM Oh the things that inspire us to write...You did justice to the moment.. Emilia James December 1, 2020 at 8:59 AM Thank you SO, been very busy of late plus lost my muse, so when I saw my dog do this it gave me bit of a kick start, Emilia : )

Arturo Michael November 27, 2020 at 10:35 AM Love the idea of the write...with vivid imagery...Well done Emilia James December 1, 2020 at 9:04 AM Thank you Arturo, my dog was a big help with this, Emilia : )

Rico Leffanta November 27, 2020 at 10:33 AM Well "caught" and scribed! Aloha! Rico Emilia James December 1, 2020 at 8:39 AM Thank you Rico ~ Emilia : )

Vernon Witmer November 27, 2020 at 9:09 AM brilliantly captured (and released), you encapsulated the experience in photographic accuracy. I was with you all the way. So much enjoyment! Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece of life. Emilia James December 1, 2020 at 8:38 AM Thank you Vernon, happy that you enjoyed it, my dog does like to chase play the flies but he is young, Emilia : )