A dog, a trailer, a lie...a poem to critique?
Muggsy, our loyal
Gargantuan Airedale,
all hundred and fifty pounds,
followed behind
in custom-made trailer
on our too many
cross-country treks.
Hunter green it was painted,
Dad even made windows
to be sure he
had plenty of air.
We three sat squished
in backseat of the car,
a black '52 Olds,
and craned our necks as
the cars would pass by
when his head was fully
stuck out.
We'd laugh as they honked
at the unusual sight
that he was.
Orders came from the Navy
time to leave Tennessee
and fly to new state of Alaska.
I came home from school
my Muggsy was gone,
they said he left
to live on a farm.
Even at nine
I knew it a lie.
Still today I can't pass
a trailer en route
with a horse whose head's
out the window
without thinking of watching
for miles on end
that head
of my childhood
friend.
Comments
A goat, a boy's curiosity................... I was lied to also ma.
That's sad Ma.. We all had childhood friends as in pets. I had one myself not a big dog but she was small and we loved each other. She was old when a car ran over her. They had to pick me up when i saw her lying still on the side of the road. I dont think i ever let myself get close to another dog again. Good write Ma.
You know anything to do with animals gets me crying. I'm sorry this happened. Life hurts enough without losing your best friend.
My dad used to just backhand us while we were riding three deep in the backseat. Ah, the memories of family travel!
Nice one, ma.
I was 23 before I found out that my dog Tara
did not go to live on a farm. I wept like a little
girl.
That was a journey worth taking.
I can feel the wind in my face and see the road moving past an open car window......
So sweet ma, but I think we need to get our dear Yidiot some deep and serious counseling.
Muggsy never forgot you either Ma. Wish he could've heard this poem...
Very nice Ma but sad.
I never did much like to play
follow the leader
Sometimes a dog is our best friend. It's always a tough loss!
Good poem Ma! I am sure Mugsy missed you too!