Lorelei Kay

Dadgum Dog 

Dog’s Eyes

Frantic blue eyes looking anxious 

Shaking in cage at town’s pound

            Crouched down in corner in fear

Cowering quaking and trembling

Surrounded by barking canines 

Signs of a miserable past

Dog’s Nose

Nervously sniffing new master

Ears flattened unable to trust

Shedding and drooling with dread

Petrified of shelter’s chaos 

Yet scared half to death to depart

Won’t even budge must be dragged

  

Dog’s Tail     

Not wagging just shivering in car ride 

Still shuddering in fear once we’re home

Hightails to safety of drapes

Bolts if the doorbell starts ringing

Scared witless when grandkids come by

Hides under bed for three days

Dog’s Throat    

On his first Jeep ride starts heaving

And throws up all over the seats

Shedding long strands of white hair

Feels panicked if I leave the house

Shreds porch mat to pieces in fright

Velcro’s himself to my side

Dog’s Snout

Fearful to stay outside and play

Uses his snout to push handle           

Opens up patio door 

Races inside door gaping wide 

Furnace blows heat full blast outside

Making our heating bill soar     

Dog’s Coat

Head circled in silky white fur

Between giant soft floppy ears

Now peacefully sleeps at my feet

Heedless of causing frustrations

Creating never-ending vexations 

Stealing my incurable dadgum

Dog-Loving Heart