Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Wolf-Dog-Coyote Things, Dachshunds, and a 'Possum - poem

 

Lawrence Hall, HSG

Mhall46184@aol.com

 

Wolf-Dog-Coyote Things, Dachshunds, and a ‘Possum

 

“Luna! Stop it! Let go of that ‘possum! Astrid! Get out of it! You’ll get bitten! Luna! Do you hear me!? Stop it! Let go! Astrid! Get out of the way! Luna!”

 

Snarls, hisses, and the crashing of garden tools for effect

 

The wolf-dog-coyote things sang in the fields

The dogs fought with a ‘possum in the shed

Which wasn’t organized very well before

But after the fight one can’t even step inside

 

The ‘possum has at last safely escaped

The little dogs are quite proud of themselves

They and I are all panting for breath

And the wolf-dog-coyote things have gone quiet

 

The rural life does not often admit

Time for meditation, reflection, and peace

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