Dear Girl

the bowls are stored away--
i couldn't bear to see them empty.

your leash turned up in my purse today
at work and made me cry.

i gave your extra chews and treats--so many of them--
to your adored big human brother, for his babies.

i have cleaned up the blood from your illness
from my floors because seeing it made me question God.

but your toys are still everywhere--your donkey, your raccoon, your lamb--
to remind me of joy; that exotic thing as common as kibble to you, dear girl.
______

for the sunday mini-challenge.

 

Skittles

She didn't make it. Her little kidneys gave out from infection caused by the ectopic ureter problem she was born with. I shall miss her more than I can say. 

I took these pictures earlier today as she was enjoying the sun and her yard for the last time. 

She got two hamburgers from White Castle and was surrounded by her family as she slipped away. I have no idea how I'll function without my wing girl.

 

Super Skittles

Skittles the wonder dog, recuperating at home from her spay procedure on Thursday.

Resting on her favorite snowman blankie.

The Mighty Skittles

watch her conquer the green ball!

Skittles

Here she is, Her Majesty the Little Queen, surveying her backyard realm. This photo comes complete with neighbor's covered-up cherry-picker truck.

Skittles

My baby girl. Picture taken by her friend Beverly the pet sitter lady (and also Bosco's before that).

All Purpose Crime Fighting Wonder Dog !

I was holding her toy; thus the rapt expression!

Midget At Large

Thievery comes naturally to you; you like it--
don't imagine I missed that smirk.
Yes, you better turn tail and run!
(or will those charms always work?)
Rotten rat--
always grin and tease like that--
Young one,
so adorable and sneaky smart.
You won me over, you little bandit--
puppy love from the start.
_______

for Flash 55 at Real Toads. I took on the added form challenge as well. This poem is for my little wild girl Skittles, who cannot read, but what the heck. She's a puppy!

X Factor

Don't fret, little one,
over what doctors or devils say.

They don't know how strong my angels rise
at sight of your 
careless
smile.
_____

for Play It Again Toads #13. I did a Twitter poem (140 characters.) 

The image was found on weheartit.com

My puppy has some internal problems. Mommy's gonna make it right.

 

 

Hay-elp!

Hi, I'm Skittles. I've been dognapped by a crazy poet lady and held here for months now! I only have a few dozen toys, and sometimes she even stops petting me. Now today I heard her talking on the phone about a trip to see the doggy doctor. Someone save me! Put my picture on a milk carton! Helllppp!

Love,

Skittles the puppy

How much is....

...that puppy in the window?

Sillies, Skittles isn't for sale at any price!

Skittles, Wonder Puppy At Large !

Hey! What did you wake me up for, Mom?

Ooh, fun, time for me to go outside and survey my realm!

Here's my tree. I have to make sure that no one steals it!

Okay, back inside to keep on eye on my mom. 


Linked to Camera Critters!

New Friend !

Meet the new lady of the house....Skittles!