Laura Leiser Poet Personification

The Bloodhound

Dawn breaks…
over the horizon in a thin, frail line
my large snout presses downward 
upon the ragged earth
I am on the hunt
absorbed in my task
scanning and searching
for that elusive scent 
that is in my wake.

Like a great detective
I leave no stone unturned 
I am proud of my prodigious nose
finely tuned, precise as a compass
I can detect the rarest of scents
I probe to follow that unique smell
to find what is lost...
it is the zenith of my existence.

What, ho! Now, the scent!
My body trembles with the thrill of discovery!
Onward, I go, with eager anticipation
I will not stop until I reach my destination.

Alas, my determination pays off
my master sees the end in sight...

I do not understand his sudden sadness
how he draws back 
at the scene set before him.

As I nuzzle close to my master
his salty tears drench my face
my doleful eyes seem to comfort him
as we huddle together 
underneath the dry, hot sun.

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Tania Kitchin July 21, 2019 at 3:53 PM A great personification Laura, congratulations on your first place win! Laura Leiser July 21, 2019 at 11:07 PM Thank you, Tania! So glad you liked it! :)

Georgia Kereopa July 20, 2019 at 7:28 PM Congratulations on your win Laura. Your bloodhound oozes empathy. Laura Leiser July 20, 2019 at 8:08 PM Thank you, Georgia! So glad you liked this! :)

Jeanne Mcgee July 20, 2019 at 11:28 AM A great personification Laura. Congrats on your win. Laura Leiser July 20, 2019 at 12:14 PM Thank you, Jeanne! :)

John Gondolf July 20, 2019 at 11:22 AM Wonderful personification, Laura, your bloodhound truly seemed human. Congrats on your win. John Laura Leiser July 20, 2019 at 12:13 PM Thanks so much, John! :)

Edward Ibeh July 20, 2019 at 11:05 AM This is a stellar personification poem, Laura:-) Congratulations on your top win in my contest! Laura Leiser July 20, 2019 at 12:13 PM Thank you very much for my placement in your contest, Edward! I am thrilled! :)

Nette Onclaud July 4, 2019 at 3:16 PM a delightful read which really pulled me in, laura... ohh so fine; i like bloodhounds!...huggs Laura Leiser July 4, 2019 at 3:22 PM Thanks so much for your encouraging comments, Nette! Glad you liked this one! :)

Gershon Wolf July 3, 2019 at 10:41 PM Mr. Bloodhound never had it so good. He's a lucky hound to have you to personify him. Nicely done, Laura. :) gw Laura Leiser July 3, 2019 at 10:43 PM Thanks, Gershon! :)

Connie Marcum Wong July 2, 2019 at 2:50 PM Wow Laura, this poem shines written from the Bloodhound's perspective. A dog senses when a human needs comfort, feels when they are sad. I am so glad you included that in your poem. Dogs are such a blessing in many ways. I love your entry and hope to see it at the top of the winner's list my friend. I was just thinking of you when this comment popped up! Thank you very much! xxoo : ) Laura Leiser July 2, 2019 at 3:00 PM Thanks so much for your kind comments, Connie! I appreciate your kind and supportive words! You are a dear! :)