Ted

seeking warmth of blanket
and sun, Minnesota coated
with snow and ice. cockapoo
paws the window, stretches

near the door…raucous barks
at footfall on the front porch.
father of his master, a stranger
not yet accepted into the pack.

12/23/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
December 28, 2021 at 4:28 AM
Gorgeous write. Merry Christmas Kim, my fellow animal lover!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 28, 2021 at 11:35 AM
Merry Christmas! Fur-Grand is a hoot! So sweet.
Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2021 at 10:52 PM
sure enjoyed this one, Kim. You come up with such creative poetry.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 26, 2021 at 7:51 AM
Thank you, my friend!
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 25, 2021 at 8:13 PM
This is sweet. I hope you and your family are enjoying a wonderful Christmas. Blessings xxoo
Rodrigues Avatar
December 26, 2021 at 7:51 AM
Mixed as some were sick but all in all good. Merry Christmas, Connie!
Cunningham Avatar
December 24, 2021 at 2:20 PM
One has to earn their spurs so to speak Merry Christmas Kim and a happy and healthy New year. Tom
Rodrigues Avatar
December 24, 2021 at 6:44 PM
And to you too, Tom! Thank you!
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December 24, 2021 at 10:48 AM
Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year. Enjoyed. love phyl
Rodrigues Avatar
December 24, 2021 at 6:45 PM
Thank you, Phyl! Same to you!
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December 24, 2021 at 1:45 AM
Love it. God bless you with a Merry Merry Christmas. Love, Gina
Rodrigues Avatar
December 24, 2021 at 6:45 PM
Thank you, Gina! All the love…Merry Christmas!
Buhagiar Avatar
December 24, 2021 at 1:08 AM
Christmas brings many happy days. Don't forget to groom your cockapoo. Happy Christmas my dear friend. Regards to all at home.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 24, 2021 at 6:46 PM
My son’s the owner :) Happy Christmas to you too, Victor!
Brown Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 6:10 PM
A new puppy, I love Cockapoos. I enjoyed this. Christmas Blessings ~ Debra
Rodrigues Avatar
December 24, 2021 at 6:45 PM
Thank you, Debra!
Green Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 2:18 PM
Everyone likes to get in out of the cold...even Ted. : ) Happy Holidays Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 2:22 PM
Happy Holiday, Chris! :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 11:06 AM
Hello Kim, I guess it takes time to be accepted into the pack. Merry Christmas. Hugs.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 4:05 PM
Hello Kim, You have met up with Theodore Teddy! Tedkeeps changing his name! i wonder why? Hugs.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 11:29 AM
True! I have met up with Theodore, Teddy, Ted (keep changing his name) many times. So he knows me better.
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