Snapping at Wind Chimes

Don't leave em' behind.

 

The breeze eats at the stillness of a summer day

Frustrated, heat weary dogs, wander aimlessly

Checking the empty water bowl to no avail

Aging double time in dog years, tongues swollen

 

The backyard wind chimes tinkle low at first

Canine eyes see them warily and with malice

Breeze gives way to wind, barbecuing frayed nerves

The dogs jump and snap as the chimes play their death march

 

This foreclosed property forgot about mans best friend

Did you think for one second what it must be like 

To be forgotten and left to wither and die, lonely

When one whistle and a jump in the car would have changed things

 

Immensely......

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

some attention is all they need...but being abandoned makes them wary and frayed...
people are much the same...without attention they wither and die, lonely....
i think this poem speaks to the elderly...and how we abandon them and abuse them with a lack of attention and regard...just like they are foreclosed property.
j.

[Crowley]

great thought, it is the same I think, this one came out of some neighbors who moved out and left their dog in the back yard. No one knew and the dog drown in the pool. People can be such a******s. But, I know there are more good than bad when it comes to pets. Thank you!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

No man (or dog) left behind...It was drilled into my ears as a child. I remember head counts and mad dashes for binkies and bears....hand chains...the buddy system...we are the goonies in every form. Your forever shiny in my thoughts. Happy Wed. Cee!

[Crowley]

And to you...well now its Thursday. Thanks Q!!! Great to see you!

[Coyote Poetry]

Running with the dog. Always a good day. The feel of freedom is understood when the dog can run free. Amazing use of words my friend. I did enjoy this poem my friend.
Coyote

[Crowley]

Love my puppins, they make any kind of day worthwhile. Thanks J!!