Tag Archives: animal

lying fallow – December 18

Posted on December 21, 2016 by landl30

12.18.2016 a lying fallow afternoon, nothing of import to do but breathe which should be enough. for dog whose nose lies on the floor it is a full day’s work and cat seems to have perfected the art … Continue reading →

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the dog and I – November 16

Posted on November 16, 2016 by landl30

11.16.2016 the dog and I take different walks together one staring downward in thought, other times head up noticing a leaf blowing, birch tree across the pond, light in the bottom half of a third window to the left, … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry | Tagged animal, appreciation, differences, diversity, enjoyment, experience, friends, human, joys, nature, observation, sensate, senses, walks | Leave a comment

sextuplet marriage – June 23

Posted on June 25, 2016 by landl30

6.24.2106 sextuplet marriage. it’s all just flavors of ice cream. really. I thought we had a good thing going when we could make it work with that just one other. —————-

Posted in poetry | Tagged animal, commitment, cultures, faith, human, loss, love, marriage, monogamy, polygamy, power, sexuality, social mores, values, wisdom | Leave a comment

old cat moves – February 29

Posted on March 1, 2016 by landl30

2.29.2016 old cat meows at the dish her bony back squeaking as she walks dull grey cataracts moon disking in her eyes but still queen of the house. ———————-

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doggy happiness – August 31

Posted on September 1, 2015 by landl30

8.31.2015 doggy looks so happy to be out in the park next to the lake where smells abound and every tree is a pit stop for messaging. ————————

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the lion appears – August 28

Posted on August 28, 2015 by landl30

8.23.2015 the lion appears large sleepy eyes gazing I look back affecting calm, lean to breathe into its face as it opens its mouth to chew on my hand like a dog not yet biting down but … Continue reading →

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