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January 16, 2015
And though the litter
just days old,
it took only moments
to spot one so bold.
And then the greediest
by hunger led,
had soon gained weight,
and had the largest head.
The mild mannered one
waited in the queue,
until her mother’s teat
appeared on view.
But the smallest one
that they said might die,
I reared myself,
when he caught my eye.
January 15, 2015
‘Please could you come out
from under the table now
Suzette, and take yourself
home. Our Arrabella is about
to be served her meal, and
there isn’t enough to share
with you, and besides, your
Mother will be wondering
where you’ve got to.
It would be nice if you could
help to fold up the sheet
before you leave.
You can come back tomorrow,
but what you both find to talk
about all this time, in your
tiny, white tented world –
God only knows!
January 14, 2015
A caressing thumb,
stroking the back of the hand;
warm flesh on flesh,
soon to leave, as planned.
Each touch agonising,
as a tear descends,
when the parting imminent,
of trusted friends.
To see such beauty
in a knot,
when bound together
as if time forgot.
To know such security
from a ring:
A band of gold,
no flippant thing!
An all fulfilling sacrifice,
worth every penny,
no matter what the price.
Effort put in,
thrice over, paid,
in satisfaction’s everglade.
A thought transplanted
from a seed;
passed on discretely;
the mind to feed,
will manifest itself
in time,
into reality,
and from slumber climb.
To give of self
for others gain;
what better way,
joy to attain!
They purr in sunlight’s hardened crust,
when smiles and laughter turn to lust,
and dance around the old mill pond,
arms ever searching to respond.
With pressing hopes and expectation;
desire so high, a ruined reputation.
Their love for each, at this time equal;
daring to believe, there’ll be a sequel.
Who’s right or wrong? No care right then.
The same line crossed as fellow men,
who look for solace at days end,
in hope to find that special friend,
to dance with round the old mill pond;
in search of someone to respond,
with arms entwined til journey’s end,
to make as whole, heartache to mend.
During idle thoughts,
when taking needed ‘he’ time,
came drifting into his mind,
she, who wasn’t worth a dime.
Of course, I can only
tell you how I see it,
and try to advise you
for the best.
But I have a familiar feeling
you’ll still do it your way:
I knew it, well, I’ll be blessed!
Better men
have gone to their grave,
through a word slipped out
in an innocent rave.
Lesser men,
not knowing how to behave,
have survived much worse
by the closest shave.