WHAT SHALL BE YOUR NAME? (tender joy)

Unmetered Rhyming Quatrains (one dusted-off from the archives you might still enjoy)

WHAT SHALL BE YOUR NAME?

by: Richard W. Jenkins ~ ©1999

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Lonely one eve, she sat by her window,

wishing for sun, 'stead of cold, wretched rain.

Aye, as dreadful dark spread o'er

came a low, mournful refrain.

·//`///,/

"Mere twist in imagination," said she.

"Tis but rain and wind’s playful trick."

Bright bolts pierce the darkening-grey sky;

then, came a faint….click, clickety-click!

./ ·

Playful swaying branch outside at the wall;

perchance, but a loose shutter’s latch pin,

Lost again in cloaked-silent thought,

"Ah, there it is! I’ve heard it again!"

·.

Disquiet grips at the uncertain heart;

haphazard images emerge amidst fear.

Sounds emit from outside a front-door;

"What diabolical creature is here?!"

`/'

Carefully, cautiously, ear to the door,

hope rivaled against this uneasy lark.

Curiosity’s tout satisfied at last, as....

the door emitted a faint little, "Bark!"

// ‘`,//

Now, all caution tossed carelessly aside,

the flung opened door unveiled its surprise;

a small, wet lump of pointy-eared fur…

pink little tongue, with brown, trusting eyes.

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In that moment, revealing needs bonded both;

questions and answers became all the same.

Whisked gently to her welcoming warm breast….

she enquired softly, “What Shall Be Your Name?”

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~’~`’~`’`’

 

Author's Comments:

"An elderly friend had just recently lost her 22 year-old dog,

and this wonderfully-magical thing happened to her!"

Author's Note

Please, feel free to offer helpful suggestions and critique! : )

Reviews

[kitty]

Somewhere out there midst sadness and loss there is hope in store for the aching heart. How it comes is sometimes a mystery. I feel the emotions conjured up in this piece. Different style put across in this tender piece. No questions asked.. 'she' was 'gifted' ...and rightly so! This piece captured the readers imagination... was able to empathize. thank you.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, too, Dear Kitty, for another of your always sweetly thoughtful reviews to my humble poetic efforts.
I knew, if anyone, it would be You (with your tender heart) who could relate to this sentimental little story poem.

Hugs 'n blessings! ⁓ Richard : )

[kitty]

We humans can sometimes find an affinity with animal 'friends' lasting a lifetime...when they depart this life it tears the heartstrings. Far from humble your pieces dear Sir!

[Susan 🦋]

LUCKY the dogs name should be that. Some things are just meant to be.22 years is a long time with a furry friend..hopefully the sadness of loss will be replaced with puppy antics.

[Richard🖌]

Good name choice, Susan! : )
I don't recall what she named him, but since 1999, I would imagine this wee one is in doggy heaven, too.

Thank you for reading and you nice review! ⁓ Richard : )

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

This sweet and nurturing just like you Richard. It has reminded me also that I should wait for gifts to come. Thank for this gift on my rainy moment! Your writing is always such a treasure.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, too, Dear CG, ever-so warmly!
Your lovely and thoughtfully sweet words bless a bard's humble, hopeful efforts to write for other's enjoyment and pleasure.

You touch me so very gently! ⁓ Richard : )