Keeping a firm grip
on the leash, never knowing
which way he might run.
• • •
anxiety on the line
haiku for 9/3/2021
Tag: pets
this dog misses his mama and daddy
haiku for 9/2/2021
He whimpers, wonders
where his family has gone
while gnawing on bones.
• • •
after a rainy walk
haiku for 9/1/2021
He proudly trots from
the door on the kitchen floor,
muddy paws and all.
• • •
the dog walker’s mantra
haiku for 8/23/2021
Who’s happy to see
me? Who’s a good boy? Oh yes,
it’s you! You you you!!
• • •
those disposable pandemic pets
haiku for 8/18/2021
No longer puppies
and kittens, they returned to
shelters unneeded.
• • •
his one trick
haiku for 8/8/2021
Waiting for it. More
anticipation. Snatching
the treat from mid-air.
• • •
the canine twins
haiku for 8/2/2021
No scrap goes untouched,
no ball goes unthrown in a
two-dog family.
• • •
you’re gonna need a bigger bed
haiku for 3/7/2021
To be cuddled by
a pack of warm furry friends
is to know comfort.
• • •
ready to dream about bones
haiku for 10/17/20
can’t have pets
haiku for 7/2/20