Danny's Dawg

(A tale about a broke boy and his sick dog)

Danny's dawg cries out

her discomfort echoes through

the night's darkness

dissecting it in half

i curl up next to her

those sad eyes penetrate mine

her smooth blue-grey coat

against my cheek

i find a connection

matters of the womb says i

that can make you cry

i miscarried once

she will never have puppies

i recall Danny's irises

deep brown glaze, down trodden

his forehead furrowed

as Mr Vet adds up the cost

of saving a canine's life

an arm and a leg

a high price

my boy winced, he felt pain too

being without money sucks

my heart took a hit

cough up the money

my bank account suffered

i heard its anguish as the transaction

registered alarm bells

almost red

on reflection i was rewarded

with interest ten fold

that dog loves me and my Danny

has never forgotten what

could have turned into

a rotten ending

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

they are our family, and well worth it...his Solo act still goes on and on and brings smiles to her audience.
Heartwarming write...I remember when Elsie had cancer (my cat) I spent bundles to keep her going...
until she just said that's enough...but she was worth it.

[Chris Shaw]

You are so right Jacob. When it is a pet belonging to your household or a family member's pet, you feel that distress, you dig deep into your pockets. I know how much you loved Elsie. What a great companion she was. Now you have Hank and I have Myron, as well as Solo on a temporary basis. When Danny leaves his present apartment where pets aren't permitted I know it will be hard to say goodbye to her. She will still visit though :)

Chris

[Lorry]

Money isn't always the root of all evil Chris, but it tries its best to be.
Such a shame that there is a price put on everything.
Right! That'll be two credits for the review, thanks.

[Chris Shaw]

Smiling at your cheeky response. Yes, they say money is the root of all evil, but at times it can make a huge difference. Helping out your loved ones and alleviating their distress is money well spent. Thank you Lorry.

[Lorry]

It can indeed. Especially with so many furloughed and those self employed and employed recently, who miss the cut off date through no fault of their own. Totally understand them wanting to get back to normal, but too soon may be worse.
Just anounced Scotland will have another 3 weeks of lockdown, at least. Decision on rest of uk due on Sunday....
That'll be another 2 credits for the newsupdate 😀

[Chris Shaw]

You don't get credits for old news:) I think we may be allowed out far more for walks, visits to the country providing we observe strict social distancing. I doubt if anything else will happen straight away. The stats are awful and the numbers are increasing where I live. Idiots doing their own thing. I go shopping once a week, take the dog for a walk and hide in my garden :) I'm not ready yet. I'm happy with my lockdown, but on the other hand we do have to think about the economy.

[Lorry]

Amazon has all the money now. Well, all of mine. Just got a delivery of coffee, chocs (celebrations), books and enough hot choc and marshmallows to fill a bath with.
Ps... Made a helluva mess, but best bathtime ever 😀

[Chris Shaw]

Your lockdown sounds great fun. Pity you can't share it :))

[Lorry]

Starting to think there is no lockdown any more. Not one that people are sticking to anyway. It's absolutely ridiculous, I'm gonna have to start putting on clothes again when I put the bin out 😀