Old men, old dogs
by Kitty Boots
their gaits match
slow, precise
the fat ones waddle
the skinny ones lurch forward into the sand
both are eager for the surf
venture in, raise a paw or foot
old dogs with grizzled muzzles, stiff legs
old men with crispy, sunburnt ears
ride together in old pick-up trucks
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Author's Note
I encountered an elderly man walking his equally elderly dog on the beach.
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Yup, you got it.
Excellent description of the two.
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Great piece.
I can see it! *
Nice!
Visually stunning.*
Too close for comfort. Loved it.
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What I left out was stunning. The gentleman and his dog left the beach about the same time I did. I was loading driftwood, shells and my camera stuff in the car. Sat there to watch them. He led the dog to the side of the truck, unleashed him. The dog sat. The man unloaded a ramp for the dog to board the truck and settle into his seat. I bawled for ten minutes before I could drive! :)
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Ha, this old man (& his old male whippet) love this. Tho neither of us recognize ourselves in the poem, of course. But I do have a 1935 Ford pickup! (And in summer during haying the tops of my ears sometimes get sunburned.) A nice piece, Kitty.
*, Kitty. Their resemblance...
Thank you, Ed.
Thank you, David.
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Wonderful!
"old men with crispy, sunburnt ears"
Unforgettable image!
wonderful images *
Thank you, James.
Thank you, Darryl.
Thank you, Bill.
Thank you, Beate.
Your tender heart shines through this like an angel's smile. So sorry for your loss, Kitty.