Pet’s Corner

Hello Poetry Lovers

Welcome back to Pet’s Corner.

Now, we’ve had pieces about cats, this time it’s the dog’s turn.

Lovely poet Sharron Green shares with us the turmoil of having a new puppy. A wonderful upbeat piece, despite the sheer slog of a new arrival, do read on…

Ooops I did it again …

I thought getting a puppy
sounded a good idea,
but I’ll admit to second thoughts
now that he is here.

I’d forgotten the disruption,
of the early days,
the sleepless nights and puddles,
the bold and wilful ways.

The holes in clothes and scratches;
the sharpness of each tooth;
the constant in- and outing;
attempts to puppy-proof.

The covering of surfaces;
blocked nooks and crannies too;
the squirrelling of treasures;
he might topple or gnaw through.

Anxiety at illnesses
that could catch him unawares,
and oh so many perils
to pepper my nightmares.

I thought getting a puppy
sounded a good idea,
but I recognise the challenges
now that he is here.

@rhymes_n_roses

Hmm…I bet Sharron wouldn’t swap him for the world though! We love these animals despite everything!

Wasn’t that a terrific piece?! Thank you so much, Sharron. More please! Perhaps you Poetry Lovers have a tail(!) of your own about your loved pet. Answers on a postcard please….

Thanks for tuning in, PL’s. We’ll be back with more poetry action real soon….