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ROOSEVELT
bounding through the
flakes
in snow-induced
friskiness
two happy ears flap
AURORA*
her pink tongue peeks
out
panting warm breaths
of pure joy
in cold winter air
*update: though not
entirely heartworm free yet, she is doing well and growing stronger
Why do dogs love snow so much? Even small dogs!! Roosevelt and Aurora--meaningful names? I miss having a dog. Thanks for the photos and personalities.
ReplyDeleteRoosevelt is named after Eleanor Roosevelt (a personal hero of mine), but he doesn't know he's named after a girl...so, shhh! Aurora was named by the people who rescued her, after Aurora Borealis (the northern lights). I like the name, but she is much happier being called "Girl" instead. I think that title was part of her life pre-rescue, so it feels comfortable to her.
DeleteSnow is coming our way, and I' m thinking that my Sophie will soon be galumphing in the snow too! "Snow induced friskiness" indeed!
ReplyDeleteCUTE DOGGIES. We missed having any significant snow this year - again. NM is drying up! I love summer but profess to missing a good snow day here and there. You dogs made me smile this afternoon - but a cute dog always does that to me. Thanks.
ReplyDelete"happy ears flap" -- love those two 'a' sounds 'flapping' against each other! Great line! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the snow and the pics of your gorgeous dogs playing. Our dog, Jasmine, loves the snow, too! What great memories! It's still snowing here...
ReplyDeleteRoosevelt and Aurora look so joyful in their snow environment. Enjoying the line "snow-induced friskiness". Hope you enjoyed your snow day. Maybe one tomorrow?
ReplyDeleteI'd like some snow-induced friskiness too. Despite the cold, your descriptions are so cozy. Hope you had a relaxing day :).
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You have the cutest doggies! I enjoyed seeing them enjoying their Snow Day!
ReplyDeleteHappiness, that's what those pups' picture says. So glad you included the update on Aurora, I've been wondering.
ReplyDeletePups and poetry is always a great combination to me. I love that they inspired you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear Aurora is feeling better! I know you were worried about her. They both look like they are having a blast. Hope you were able to enjoy some "snow-induced friskiness" alongside those sweet puppies.
ReplyDeleteSnow induced friskiness....love it, the words that is. I'm a little tired from dealing with the reality of it though. And glad Aurora is doing better!
ReplyDeleteLUCKY. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the poetry. I've been avoiding poetry in my writing life lately...I think it's time I write bravely, like you.
Ruth
Glad to hear about Aurora & that she's better, Christy. Nice pics, & super to hear you had a snow day. We have snow coming, it is said, but on the weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing pictures of your dogs. Our dog had heartworms, had to be at the vet for almost 2 weeks. She lived a long life after, 16years. Had fun chasing woodchucks. Glad to hear your dog is doing well also.
ReplyDeleteSnow day and dog inspired haiku. You have caught the emotion twice, in words and on pics.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you ran too. Or made a snow angel.
I don't have animals, but this slice I can connect to. My sister had a dog. He loved do dive nose first in the snow and then speed plough through it.He was so white and small that we sometimes lost the sight of him.