Sharing.

Fay Slimm.

 

Sharing.

 

Elderly faces wet as brown pebbles

parade every day,

jackets held tightly to capped heads,

lame legs leading pets

struggle to see that nature is taken.   

Backs bent, bags ready,

all are disposed in appropriate bins.       

Passing owners en route       

exchange nods through cold drizzle.

Bedraggled but usually  

dog-walking folk know that despite

weather, taking walkies

daily with canines tends to provide 

chances for talking. 

Sharing life with four-pawed friends

shows tail-wagging prone       

to any outings is a mutual pleasure     

to those living alone.   

         

             

 

  • Author: Fay Slimm. (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 6th, 2017 11:19
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Tony36

    Wonderfully written and expressed Great write

    • Fay Slimm.

      My thanks to you Tony - glad you enjoyed the write.

      • Tony36

        Welcome

      • BRIAN & ANGELA

        YES INDEED FAY ~ For many retried people (who live alone) in our Church Circle it is their DOG that keeps them sane. This especially true if their Children & Grandchildren live far away. We have to remember that DOG spells GOD in a Mirror ! I have never owned a DOG (my Mum always had CATS) but I sense that DOGS have a special empathy with their owners ~ which is beautiful to see ! Lovely poem ~ thanks for sharing. Great picture love the significance of the brolly over the DOG not his OWNER !

        • Fay Slimm.

          Ah - my thanks to you Brian for listing the reason for dogs sharing life with seniors. What a lovely observation too of the word GOD being mirrored as Dog - - surely a blessing to ones left alone.My thanks as always for your perceptive comments.

        • Pintu Mahakul

          Nature is taken in a course. Exchanging nods in wind's vibration mesmerizes mind entirely. Meeting familiar faces we feel emotion. Mutual pleasure is interestingly expressed here well. An excellent poem is shared of course.

          • Fay Slimm.

            Warm thanks to dear friends for the diverse and helpful comments made under this poem which was written as dedication to those elderly who find pleasure in time walking their pets. I am indeed very grateful for all your support.



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