the dog

she begs him don't do this again

Her eyes
soulful
pain
He walks
toward
her
She cringes
He smiles
he puts
his hand
out
to pet
and soothe
She shivers
She waits
For the
inevitable
He whispers

She bites.

Author's Note

I know these latest ones are pretty transparent. Just pouring it all out there.

Reviews

[Lucifer Jones]

There is a great deal to be said for transparent... clarity... straight forward. Very nice. Enjoyed it!

[Chris]

What is wrong with "real" and transparent?

[Sami Khalil]

Men beware ...Someone is biting...Just kidding.
I really enjoy your true and clever writings...:)..............

[Pryde Foltz]

For the
inevitable
He whispers

She bites.

I love these distilled pieces … they allow the reader to do the feeling and to make the poem personal. I read a couple meanings here … the 'she' abused and fearful and the a double entendre on the 'she bites' … she believes but he does not tell the truth which brings us full circle to the first meaning. That's full marks from me.

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes thank you.

[Sam woodlock]

Love the last line. My writing teacher told me that the last line of a poem should shine a light to lead you back to the first line and this really does that. Such an unexpected ending, loved this poem

[Neville]

This is a real goode un if I may say so. Succinct, to the point, powerful, sharp and no messin...N