looking
worse for wear
at the mercy
of winter's harsh elements.
a stray dog,
sad of eyes,
clothed in all black
to match her mood.
emaciated and weather-beaten;
a labrador retriever
with her tail
tucked behind her hind legs
softly whimpering
shivering.
oh, you poor thing...
how far is your home?
scared
untrusting
of strangers;
perennially running
from rescue.
with a looped leash,
I approach, again....
she takes a step back
I come closer...closer....closer...
she turns
and sprints away.
I won't give up,
I'll do my best...
to help bring you in...
from the cold.
like Labrador retriever
squirrel wags his bushy tail
forth and back and forth
happy go lucky* amidst
Autumnal storm of acorns
*cheerfully unconcerned about the future
WET POOCH
Soggy
Doggy
A SLEEPY BEAGLE
Droopy
Snoopy
PEDIGREED DOG
Real Fine
Canine
NOISY LITTLE ANKLE-BITER
Yipper
Nipper
A DACHSHUND WITH A SHINY COAT
Sheeny
Weeny
A COURAGEOUS DACHSHUND
Moxie
Dachsy
A DISGRUNTLED LABRADOR RETRIEVER
Crabby
Labby
There are many days until winter,
Snow falls gently on the houses and trees.
The houses look like they are made of gingerbread,
The snow sweeps across the rooftops.
Branches of the spruces and pines touched with fresh snow,
Snowflakes exquiste to view.
Walking becomes a careful excercise,
The snow covered sidewalks.
Soon to be cleaned and swept,
Pedestrians dressed with their warm coats and hats.
Vehicles standing in the driveway,
Partially covered with snow.
A labrador retriever shakes off the snow,
A wise owl sits on a snow covered tree branch.
The beautiful blue jay sits on the branch of a snow covered pine tree,
Parents and children warmly dressed, caress the winter weather.
The gentle hill becomes their playground,
Toboggans and slides are a favorite passtime.
Skiiers can be seen gliding down slopes,
When you arrive home a delicous cup of cocoa or tea.
Welcomes and warms the fans of winter,
God's day complete, good to be home.
Thankful for such a beautiful winter day,
Blessed by the Lord.
Author: Gwen Meyer-Erlach Schutz
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