I'm buried in grading and my mind is to-do list, so today I will write something simple: a description of my dog, Teddy. His huge, furry mass is lumped on the floor. His breath often sounds so human, so recognizable. He is tenderly licking his own paw as if his paw is something to be cared for and loved. Every time I get up, he follows me, snorting aggressively and moving his head toward the door in an obvious communication of his desire. I try to reason with him, tell him the boy is sleeping and we both know, you will just bark and wake him up. I can't really tell if the message gets through, but when I sit, he lays down and resumes his paw ministrations in an aggrieved silence, dreaming of lying in the snow.
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Oh I love this poem! Especially this part,
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A Chai
3/4/2019 03:20:04 pm
I have 45 pounder called Finny. I loved the imagery of caring for his paw - such a true and real thing for a dog owner to observe!
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Joyous Link
3/4/2019 03:21:24 pm
I had to read this slice because it was about your dog. I have kids, and I have dogs. But wow...I never knew I could love an animal so much!!!I love how you say you try to reason with him. Just. Like. Children. Thank you for sharing!
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Alaina Feliks
3/5/2019 04:10:04 pm
Yes--why do we try to reason with dogs and children? A futile endeavor.
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Shelly
3/4/2019 03:27:34 pm
Having 2 dogs of my own and animal lover had to read your slice. Love your poem! Such a great choice of words!
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3/4/2019 03:29:04 pm
I loved the line about him caring for his paw. There’s nothing more special than life with a dog. Thanks for sharing the photos too.
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3/4/2019 03:48:46 pm
Aggrieved silence is a wonderful choice of words for the end of your poem. The photo is a great follow-up. Welcome to SOLSC. It is a wonderful community of writers.
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Alaina Feliks
3/5/2019 04:10:55 pm
Thank you! This is the first time I tried to put a picture next to my words. I think I'm going to keep trying to do that.
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3/4/2019 04:27:56 pm
I love this poem. Our newest boxer puppy is well on her way to being 100 pounds and completely unreasonable and I love her all the more for both!
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3/6/2019 06:17:03 pm
Your dog and your love for him.
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Alaina Feliks
3/8/2019 03:15:57 am
That is a great idea for a future blog--thanks!
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