Tag Archives: Ani

Notes from a Small Dog: Stuck

I am offended. I was always told it wasn’t nice to laugh at another’s misfortune. ‘Specially when they are s’pposed to be your best friend. I always knew my two-legs needed more training. Anyway, I’ll tell you about it and … Continue reading

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Typical…

I just wanted to sleep last tonight… The Small Dog stayed up late, She’s all excited, I can tell, Just by the prancing gait And, “Writer, please just come and see… I’m up at fifty-eight!” “It’s not the New York … Continue reading

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Out now! Doggerel: Life with the Small Dog…

I dream of literary heights, Of poetry and fancy’s flights… Of philosophical debates And tales the inner heart relates. She dreams of tennis balls in flight, Of sneaking cuddles in the night, Of muddy walks and open gates And chicken … Continue reading

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SOS (Save Our Small-dog) ~ Ani’s Advent 2019 #midnighthaiku

It’s getting closer. Save a small dog’s dignity… Fill my calendar! Look, you know what she does to me at Christmas. The one day when two-legses go around talking about peace and love… and what does mine do? Every year? … Continue reading

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Possessed #midnighthaiku

* “Not on your bed, eh? Your bedding is on my floor… I take possession” 🙂

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The Small Dog and the Visitor

“Oh, writer, you had better come,” The Small Dog whispered low, “There’s something going on out there, I think you ought to know.” She sounded quite unhappy, “…Be as quiet as a mouse, We’ve got prospective tenants Looking at the … Continue reading

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Notes from a Small Dog: Walking the two-legses

I have no idea why she thought she had to take the picture of us with the sign that mentions ‘animals on the road’… but she seemed happy enough to be out with the camera, so I let it pass. … Continue reading

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The small dog suffers …

I tap away, I’m in full flow when, from her perch beside me, The small dog reaches out a paw and touches me to chide me. “Do you not love me any more? Perhaps you can’t abide me? Oh, writer … Continue reading

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Hmmm… #midnighthaiku

* “Just learn to accept… Exchange is no robbery.” Truth is cold comfort 🙂 It is my fault. I sometimes leave the fridge ajar… On one occasion, she left her tennis ball in exchange for my cheese.

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Notes from a small dog: ‘A tragedie… ‘

“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? … Continue reading

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