New Year's Eve at the Kennel

New Year's Eve at the Kennel

dog chatter in the alleyways

mischievous canines

chewing the fat with each other

and gnawing on bones

thrown out the back door

of the cafe

beckoning them to trust

we are thrown bones

by the politicians

our chatter must get louder

barks of denial

faith in those who lead us

turns this dog agnostic

I believe in nothing

but, the next plate of food

left out for me to consume

like the lies of the owners

we elected,

just because they dangled treats

in front of our hopes and dreams

and then threw the box

to the fat cats

who swallow us whole

without chewing first.

erin-cilberto

12/31/23

Reviews

[willweb]

Yep, I can feel this. I stand in the same alley though, I have lately walked right past the free lunch because it became evident that, like they say...there is no such thing as a free lunch. Very clever, loud, angry and right on Jacob.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, no such thing...thank you for these words, will,
j.

[Andrew John]

So easy to feel like a dog. Makes life less difficult. Do they write poetry? Anyway, thanks, J.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I have a book of poems by dogs...pretty funny...lots of famous poets writing from that perspective.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Those dogs are really the worst of the worst of politicians!!! they'll eat any bone thrown to them and complain there wasn't enough meat on it....and "dogs" shall eat the next plate of food...the ones we elected....but the fat cats take it all......take us all...into the doldrums!
Great metaphors J.
Warmly, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

always those poor cats...get the bad rap.
thanks for the smile, Betty,
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome J….
Warmly
B.

[NormaZ]

I love so much about this poem, the dogs chewing fat with each other, the treats that are dangled before us, and the end line “who swallow us whole without chewing first” A great timely poem!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I appreciate your words, Norma,
j.

[Relic]

I assume there might be a cup of coolaid to wash it all down. :)

Nice one, J.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I hope it is not poisoned coolaid...
thank you, Relic,
j.

[Dave Brown]

Interesting comparisons
Even in this foreign (to you) back alley, thrown bones are steadily losing their taste, which could mean change, hopefully for the better, come election day.
In your back alleys, I see a few states are hopefully trying to restrict who will be legally able to dangle treats.
Finger's crossed!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, fingers crossed...thank you, Dave,
j.

[Desert Knave]

Yes, a lot more barking, especially at the ballot box. Another year, another line of liars looking for support. ~Jim

[jacob erin-cilberto]

If Donald gets elected...I will definitely shout, "who let the dog out?" or better yet, "who let the dog in?"

[FGFRANKLIN]

He who puts trust in man is "cursed' according to scripture. From what I've seen and experienced in life I must say I wholeheartedly agree. I'm also of the opinion that the left wing and the right wing belong to the same bird and it's not an eagle. It's a vulture, feeding on the decimated carrion of the citizenry.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Hard to disagree, Fabian,
thanks,
j.

[keith]

this write does me good jacob
we need the messages we need absence of fears we need to be heard
a personal thank you for engaging the necessary message so needed to survive
throw the DAMNED DOGS a stick .... a very LARGE stick!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, keith...just calling it as I see it.
j.

[poetgurl]

faith in those who lead us
turns this dog agnostic

I LOVE those lines, This is a thought provoking write really.
Nicely written. Have a wonderful New Year.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Thank you, Meg.
j.