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Darlene De Beaulieu

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The Sound of Thunder and Fireworks

Dogs ears are sensitive
So a crack of thunder
Or fireworks hurts their
           ears
Their eyes look scared
They are afraid and hide
Running under the bed

Every long weekend
Fireworks does happen
The dogs get scared
The noise is very loud
Hiding until the sound
Is all over

Copyright © Darlene De Beaulieu | Year Posted 2019

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July 29, 2019 at 9:41 PM

My cat reacts to thunder and fireworks in the same way. I feel so bad for her and do everything I can to comfort her in those moments of fear... This is an expressive write Darlene, and a very informative reminder for us pet owners... Great work my friend!

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 30, 2019 at 10:07 AM

Hello Kelly Deschier, fireworks last here more than 3 days. Maggie my sister's dog hides under the bed because of fireworks and the thunder. One day i am getting a cat.The cat will be female. Thank you for the lovely comment. Have a nice day my friend.

July 9, 2019 at 4:38 PM

Yes, I have a 16 year old cat, who quivers and quakes under the bed when these are going off. Imagine what it does to the other wildlife; people's furry, feathered and finned family members. Think of the vet bills incurred, not to mention the medical and psychological bills for humans. When you really look at it for its results; you want to end it. Great points being brought up in this.

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 10, 2019 at 1:10 PM

You did not answer my question. How do you stop a kitten from biting? My niece's kitten bites and she dows not know how to handle it. I thought you might know. Thank you. have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 9, 2019 at 4:45 PM

Hello M.L. Kiser,you have a 16 year old cat! Wow! I would like to ask you a question: How do you stop a cat from biting? My neice has a kitten that bites.I never thought that cats would be scared of thunder.Thank you for your lovely comment. have a nice evening my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

July 7, 2019 at 5:18 PM

another poet here wrote of this too just recently and I told her that my dog is not afraid of fireworks. He just sits there calmly while we hear them outside going off from everywhere. That is weird, huh? Anyway, I enjoyed your poem. We had dogs in the past who went nuts from hearing fireworks.

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 7, 2019 at 5:31 PM

Hello Andrea, your dog is not scard of fireworks! Yes that is weird! Maggie is scard and hides under the bed. You had dogs that went nuts from the fireworks! That would be Maggie.have a nice day my friend.

James Edward Lee Sr.

July 7, 2019 at 4:18 PM

How humane are humans towards are fury friends... they need not celebrate with gunpowder, fire works and match sticks... Expounding expositions runs... lets remember their ears and and fears...

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 7, 2019 at 5:33 PM

Hello James Edward Lee Sr., Oh yes they do fear fireworks.Also thunderstorms. hiding under the bed till morning. have a nice evening my friend.

Robert L. Hinshaw

July 5, 2019 at 3:29 PM

You nailed it with this fine verse, Darlene! I cherish Independence Day but like the dogs I could do without the firecrackers. My cat, Jeff, took it in stride. In our neighborhood it sounded like the 3d World War had started! I shoved ear plugs in my ears, went to bed and slept soundly! Thanks for your kind comments re There Are Better Things to Come. Bob

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 5, 2019 at 4:59 PM

Hello Robert L. Hinshiaw. yes there are better things to come. Jeff is very brave. Have a nice evening Bob.

Richard Lamoureux

July 5, 2019 at 9:19 AM

Poor doggy. StillI hope you enjoy the fireworks.

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 5, 2019 at 12:16 PM

Hello Richard Lamoureux, I never saw the fireworks. They were very loud and began at dusk until 2 in the morning.Have nice day my friend.Maggie stayed under the bed to be safe. have a nice day my friend.

July 5, 2019 at 6:02 AM

I suppose the celebrations of 4th July did not go down well with them dogs, Darlene! Perhaps in time they will get used to unusual sounds. Best regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 5, 2019 at 12:19 PM

Hello Paul,I would not know I live in Canada.Maggie never gets use to that sound.It starts as soon as it gets dark until 2 in the morning. Do you have fireworks? Regards Darlene

Mystic Rose Rose

July 5, 2019 at 4:31 AM

I know a few people who have sensitive ears like that too. lol. This world is loud, I'm afraid dogs have it rough when it comes to things like fireworks, I used to have a dog, and she hid too, She passed away a few years ago. I miss her dearly Thanks for sharing this. Darlene,xo

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 5, 2019 at 12:34 PM

Hello Pixie,yes even people have sensitive ears for that noise. yes the world is loud. yes dogs do have it rough when it comes to fireworks. They hide under the bed.I do hope that you get a dog soon. Have a nice day my friend.

Connie Marcum Wong

July 5, 2019 at 1:11 AM

It spooks the horses too. Your poem brings compassionate attention to the reactions of animals Darlene. Very good! xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 5, 2019 at 12:31 PM

Hello Connie yes i can see the horses being spooked even by thunder. We had fireworks for 2 days,until 2 in the morning. Maggie hid under the bed. have a nice day my friend.

Muhammad Imtiaz

July 4, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Hi Darlene It is very heart touching and full of kindness for animals. Love it. kisses and hug Thanks Mohammed

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 4, 2019 at 5:15 PM

Hello Muhammad Imtaz,yes it is full of kindness for animals. Kisses and hugs DarleneHave a nice evening my friend.

July 3, 2019 at 11:45 PM

Darlene we have 2 months of firework june and july, they call feast of Saint John... The dogs suffer terribly... you have all the reason,,, have a nice day, kisses and hugs, salute alkas

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 4, 2019 at 8:42 AM

Hello Akas Poetry, yes Alkas, the dogs do suffer from the noise. In the month of July we have 3 days of fireworks. In3days of fireworks. Kisses and hugs -Darlene

July 3, 2019 at 1:42 PM

Had a little dog once who would be so upset for both. poor puppies... nice write Darlene. :) ~ps

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 4, 2019 at 8:45 AM

Hello P.S. Awtry, yes dogs do suffer from the sound of fireworks, they hide under the bed all night. Thank you for the lovely comment.

Jennifer Proxenos

July 3, 2019 at 12:10 PM

Poor doggies, the best is to keep them inside - they need human sympathy and caring - such a lovely write. Hug and blessings Jennifer.

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 3, 2019 at 1:24 PM

Hello Jennifer, this dog is scared of thunder and fireworks. So the dog hides under the bed. Have a nice day my friend.Hugs Blessings Darlene

July 2, 2019 at 5:42 PM

So true, how that can happen. Well done Darlene :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 3, 2019 at 1:25 PM

Hello Heidi, yes this is true. Dogs under the bed to feel safe. Have a nice day my friend.

July 2, 2019 at 3:39 PM

my dog rushes to me when thunder roars, darlene...this is a wonderful piece filled with your keen images...huggs

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 2, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Hello Nette Onclaud, so nice to see you at my site. Thank you for the lovey comment. have a nice day my friend.

Gordon Mcconnell

July 2, 2019 at 3:27 PM

Nice penning Darlene, thunder and fireworks can be frightening things when you're not used to them. Hope you get peace soon. Blessings, Gordon

Darlene De Beaulieu

July 2, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Hello Gordon McConnell, Thank you for the lovely comment. Dogs are never use to thunder and fireworks.They get scared and hide. My sister's dog hides under the bed. have a nice day my friend.

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