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.
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
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Wonderfully written and expressed Great write
My thanks to you Tony - glad you enjoyed the write.
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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 !
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.
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.
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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