Note to the small dog on the dangers of playing with cows

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I am running a bath in the bathroom,
All scented with jasmine and rose…
The dog is now wedged in a corner
And glaring at me down her nose.

‘Cause we went for a walk in the sunshine,
Across fields where the cows go to play…
And although she resisted temptation,
She’s smelled vaguely bovine all day.

I do what I can to placate her…
Reassure her the bathtub is mine…
But until I’m chin-deep in the water,
She is poised between whimper and whine.

I can practically hear what she’s thinking
Though she looks such a mournful wee mite
With the puppy-eyes soft and appealing…
And a tone in her thoughts that could bite:

“I don’t care if you pay me in chicken
Or in cheese, or a nice bit of ham…
Or if you think I smell like a sewer…
I’m canine and don’t give a damn.

“You can keep all your flowery potions,
And the shampoo that’s sat by the sink…
I’m a dog…and to me this is fragrance…”
“But I’m human, to me its a stink.”

So she stays firmly wedged in her corner
While in scented water I wallow.
For tonight she is safe from the bathtub…
But I’m bathing the stinker tomorrow!

About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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43 Responses to Note to the small dog on the dangers of playing with cows

  2. willowdot21 says:
    September 4, 2017 at 12:23

    I love this Sue you have to a T. Puppy eyes aside that mouth shape says it all . 🌹🌹🌹

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  3. quiall says:
    September 4, 2017 at 12:29

    hahaha Loved it!

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  4. Reprobate Typewriter says:
    September 4, 2017 at 12:40

    Brilliant! Hugs to the poor fur child.

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  5. Mary Smith says:
    September 4, 2017 at 12:46

    Poor Ani. I’m sure she believes she smell absolutely delicious!

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  6. Judith Barrow says:
    September 4, 2017 at 13:53

    hahaha… brilliant!
    Ani should go, find some more lovely smells roll about a bit more… just for today.x

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  7. bobcabkings says:
    September 4, 2017 at 13:56

    Dogs and cows, and cow by products – I remember when we rented a farm house and my parents visited with their dog. The landlord kept cows. The dog arrived as a stranger to the canine joys of playing with cows. They had a long, fragrant drive home.

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  8. Mr. Militant Negro says:
    September 4, 2017 at 14:09

    Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.

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  9. Judy E Martin says:
    September 4, 2017 at 14:30

    HAHA! Oh poor Ani, I know she hates having a bath. I feel for you too, Sue as it is going to be quite a mammoth task for you! Good luck!! xx

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  11. D. Wallace Peach says:
    September 4, 2017 at 15:25

    Ha ha ha. That lovely smell of bovine is something humans and dogs will never agree on.

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  12. Ritu says:
    September 4, 2017 at 16:51

    Oh bless her! Ani Sonu hates baths Too!!!

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  14. Marje @ Kyrosmagica says:
    September 4, 2017 at 19:47

    Oh My! The face says it all not a fan of baths then!

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  15. KL Caley says:
    September 5, 2017 at 11:38

    Brilliant! Wish my two would avoid temptation! Anything that stinks or sticks must be rolled in seems to be the general rule – haha! KL ❤

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  16. kirizar says:
    September 5, 2017 at 14:07

    I love the sad-eyed pup staring out at the end. I did wonder though, what was it about the cows that made the dog so fragrant?

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  17. dgkaye says:
    September 6, 2017 at 04:05

    Lol. And after you’re all sparkly and clean, do you let Ani climb on you all stinky? 🙂

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  18. robbiesinspiration says:
    September 6, 2017 at 06:10

    Ah, Ani, you are the cutest dog every. Michael sends you hugs and kisses.

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  19. macjam47 says:
    September 7, 2017 at 13:34

    Ani, you need to relax and learn about the delights of a spa in your own home. Along with cleaning, there are lots of rubs.

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