Notes from a small dog: ‘A tragedie… ‘

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

“To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
I wait to see her face from day to day,
No chicken bits throughout this endless time;
She left me yesterday, an errant fool,
To drive the dusty road. Out, out, short two-legs!
And me? a walking shadow, a poor small dog,
Who tuts and frets while she goes on her way,
My name is called no more. I wag my tail
And feel an idiot, out of bounds and furry,
Signifying nothing.”

Not exactly William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, I know, but as she’s driving up there to Macbeth country for a workshop, I felt a bit of appropriate tragedy was in order.

Me? I’m with my friends again while she’s gallivanting. I’ll be well looked after and have fun…but you needn’t tell her that, not when I could have been sharing smelly beaches with Peri, who looks after Barb Taub… or running through empty hills. I might even have met Dante, who looks after Adele… but no. I get to stay home.

Again.

Not fair.

Mind you, she did say she’d try to bring me a wild haggis home. I’m not sure what they taste like, but she says they have one leg shorter than the other… and I hope that doesn’t mean they have only one drumstick to nibble…

Anyway, as she’s not around, I think I will go and play mope in a corner.

She’s going to be ages yet… even though she says it is only a few days…

Much love,

Ani xxx

 

 

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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68 Responses to Notes from a small dog: ‘A tragedie… ‘

  1. Marilyn Armstrong says:
    June 14, 2019 at 06:19

    That was pretty good Shaxpur! I’m impressed. I especially liked.

    “And feel an idiot, out of bounds and furry,
    Signifying nothing.”

    Out of bounds and furry. I may need to use that line. It’s just too good to use only once!

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  2. Sadje says:
    June 14, 2019 at 06:23

    Aww, don’t worry Ani, she will be back soon.

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  3. Ritu says:
    June 14, 2019 at 06:42

    Oh, Ani… If you were closer, I’d come and feed you chicken bits. Sonu Singh is partial to them too 😍

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  4. mbrazfieldm says:
    June 14, 2019 at 09:21

    Awwwww💔💔💔

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  5. Victoria Zigler (@VictoriaZigler) says:
    June 14, 2019 at 09:29

    I’m sorry she went away again. I hate when they do that. Hope the haggis thing is worth the time without her. Lots of licks, Lilie

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  6. ksbeth says:
    June 14, 2019 at 11:17

    hope the haggis helps )

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  7. scifihammy says:
    June 14, 2019 at 11:22

    Oh my! The depth of sadness in those soulful eyes! 😀
    A good Shakespearean effort! And cheer up Ani, she’ll be back before you know it! 😀

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  8. Alethea Kehas says:
    June 14, 2019 at 12:06

    Oh Ani, I quite understand your misery. I’d very much like to be in Scotland with your mum too ❤

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  9. Jennie says:
    June 14, 2019 at 12:55

    Awww… poor Ani. When she returns there will be plenty of treats and ball throwing.

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  10. noelleg44 says:
    June 14, 2019 at 13:24

    Aw, Ani, if you lived closer you could come stay with us, chase Garfield around and swim in our pool. And take nice walks in the woods. In the meantime, enjoy being with your friends and then give your two-legged what for when she comes home!!

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  11. Violet Lentz says:
    June 14, 2019 at 13:36

    Awwww poor Ani. You can come stay with me while she’s out.

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  12. H.R.R. Gorman says:
    June 14, 2019 at 14:04

    Good luck, Ani! Keep the house safe from those nasty mailcarriers!

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  14. jenanita01 says:
    June 14, 2019 at 14:54

    Poor Anni, so sad that you miss your two legs so much, but your wait is almost over!

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  16. V.M.Sang says:
    June 14, 2019 at 14:59

    Poor little Ani. All alone again. I love the Shakespeare, though. You should do more of it. Perhaps we’ll see you as Macbeth in a doggy version of the play. Or would you prefer to be Hamlet or Othello?

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  17. Adele Marie says:
    June 14, 2019 at 16:49

    Aw, Ani, I would have loved to have met you, we would play on beaches and chase waves together, we will some day. Much paw love, Dante dawg. xxx

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  18. pensitivity101 says:
    June 14, 2019 at 17:40

    Hi Ani. Maggie here. Your two legs will be back before you know it. Treats of wild haggis eh? Lucky you. I had some chicken yesterday, and pie. Best bit is the new meat stuff being put in my dish for me to take my meds. hehe. Spoilt rotten ❤ ❤

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  19. Darlene says:
    June 14, 2019 at 22:20

    Poor Ani. My folks went away and booked me into a pet hotel. Sure there was a pool, big comfy sofas and even a widescreen TV with lots of other dogs to play with. But I still think they could have taken me along. They said I was a pampered pooch. They better take me along next time. I can’t be bought. Bow wow, Dot

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  20. Eliza Waters says:
    June 15, 2019 at 02:27

    Hang in there, Ani. She’ll be back soon, hopefully with a treat!

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  21. Widdershins says:
    June 15, 2019 at 03:47

    C’est tragique …. le sigh.

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  22. dgkaye says:
    June 15, 2019 at 18:54

    Ani, you’re too precious. Sorry I live so far, I have half a leftover chicken in my fridge right now that I’d gladly share with you. Don’t fret, mommy will be home soon enough ❤

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  23. robertawrites235681907 says:
    June 16, 2019 at 14:46

    Ani, the best poetic dog every. Such a mournful expression she has in the picture.

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  24. macjam47 says:
    June 17, 2019 at 01:13

    Awwww, poor Ani. She’ll be back before you know it. Have fun with your friends. BTW – I loved your poem. 💕🤗💕 Love, hugs, and a belly rub. I hope you like belly rubs. My granddog loves belly rubs.

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  25. willowdot21 says:
    June 17, 2019 at 21:49

    Bless Ani she really needs a break 💜💜💜

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