The zip in a morning nip

I used to zip everywhere,
a flash, even (dare I say)
a girlish giggle and then
I fell in love with a bone shaker
with basket filled with yorkshire terriers,
I loaded my basinet with fruit
and a fresh baguette,
we took picnics
high up on the hill, under the pines
watched matchbox cars
while a terrier barked
and nipped at wasp stung apples.

I used to nip in and out of traffic,
I was a haze, a glaze in the eye,
then I mounted sedately
a high seated, deluxe model
and rode with grace through lanes,
a terrier with his nose raised,
brushed back hair, he was a cool guy.
I would park, take hessian out
and allow the canine dance
as he greeted snootily the hoi poloi.
We would partake of espresso
a saucer of café au lait for his highness,
then mount our steed
and ride like maniacs home.





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Written on 2015-04-09 at 20:22

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Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
This is a fun poem, especially toward the end, the snooty dog, the saucer of cafe au lait, and riding "like maniacs home."
2015-04-12


Jamsbo Rockda The PoetBay support member heart!
There is nothing like zipping around with your dog. You must have been a wondrous site. Very nicely told.
2015-04-10


josephus The PoetBay support member heart!
This is such a lovely well told vignette! You had me there with you and your dog(s) all the way.
2015-04-10



Such images you create! I saw it all happen! :)
Beautiful and classy poem. Love it.
Ashe
2015-04-09