I may be two years old, but I'm smarter than most people. Take Julia for instance, wanting a puppy! I know getting a puppy means submitting to its dictatorship. But I guess Julia just doesn't have the brains to realize that. It takes someone like me to see through the adorable mask dogs put on … Continue reading The Dreaded Birthday Puppy
Vanessa Hashlocke
Trees
A strong old man, to proud to bend Stays tall and steady through every wind. Though storms may batter and lash at him, He stays steadfast until the end. - A sorrowful widow sounds her mournful cry; From every creaking limb escapes a sad sigh; Her withered, old trunk with tears run dry Moans its … Continue reading Trees
Smiles
The brightest ray of hope In a world so void of light Is a simple, heartfelt smile To chase away the night. - A perfect bit of joy Sprinkled on a laughing face Reaches to the depths of sorrow And soothes with its grace. - Just a cheery flash of welcome And loneliness disappears Only … Continue reading Smiles
A Wet Rescue Mission- #3
Where a dog spontaneously learns how to ride piggy-back. Everything was twirling and whirling, so without much thought, I climbed onto the boy’s back to steady myself. I put my paws up onto his shoulders and hung on to regain my balance. I only intended to stay on for a moment, and then continue with … Continue reading A Wet Rescue Mission- #3
A Wet Rescue Mission- #2
Where a certain canine wishes she had stayed awake. We went along that trail for a good while, and my legs were now pretty much ready to give way from under me. I could tell the kids were getting tired too. The little boy was now on his father’s shoulders, and the girl was lagging … Continue reading A Wet Rescue Mission- #2
A Wet Rescue Mission- #1
Part 1 out of 3, a story in which a dog with the intentions of keeping her family from all danger gets into quite a perilous situation herself. My family is crazy. They just love to confuse me-- so much so that it’s all I can do to keep them out of trouble! But there … Continue reading A Wet Rescue Mission- #1
Treasure
Away beyond the realms we know There lies a secret no one owns Waiting for a treasure-seeker To come and claim it as its keeper. - It holds a mystery inside its locks Its dark wood makes it only a box To the unknowing soul of the one who finds The treasure, never to be … Continue reading Treasure
The Solitary Raven
The sharp pitch of raven’s cry Penetrates my heart. The far-off cry ringing silently in my ears Sounding in harsh painful slaps. - The mournful cry of lost love Echoing through the peaks. The silent lilt of dreadful agony Drives tears into the heart. - Wrath’s cold note clutching at my fears Finding depth within. … Continue reading The Solitary Raven
Restful Nature
Back against the damp, dark earth, A lonely lovely rest. A heart once filled with merry mirth Now sent to nature’s best. - Eye cast on the sky above, A deep blue ocean wide. The bouncy clouds abound with love For every tear that’s cried. - The smell of dust made damp by rain Filling … Continue reading Restful Nature
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