Tag Archives: Ani

Notes from a small dog -The lost ball

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Sue Vincent

You’ll have heard that they lost my favourite ball… the one I’ve had for ages… Well, she keeps trying to replace it with fakes. She’ll hold out a green thing that looks like my ball… and for a moment I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Humour | Tagged Ani, dogs and tennis balls, small dog | 63 Comments

The small dog’s obsession

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The small dog had a special ball She loved with all her heart, She groomed it, chased it, cared for it As though they’d never part. * But one sad day it disappeared Into the distant field, A thorough search … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged Ani, comfort, grief, loss, small dog, tennis ball obsession | 77 Comments

Hunger games..?

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Tonight, I feast! That was the plan, The cupboard, though, was bare. The little ice-box and the fridge? No, there was nothing there… I fancied something full of taste I dish that I could savour, With only mouldy bread in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, food, Humour, Photography, Poetry | Tagged Ani, dog's dinner, the small dog | 34 Comments

Busted #midnighthaiku

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Hide the evidence Wear an air of innocence Hope to pass unseen…

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged Ani, dog, haiku, humour, small dog, theft | 26 Comments

Beauty and the Beast – grooming the small dog…

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I looked the small dog in the eye And she looked back at me… A more determined look, I think, You would go far to see. I’d only mentioned it was hot And that she must concur That summer is … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged Ani, Animals, dog groming, humour, pets, small dog | 60 Comments

Speechless

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Never turn your back On a dog with a cushion To answer the phone

Posted in Dogs, Poetry | Tagged Ani, cushion, haiku, stuffing | 50 Comments

Joy

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

For Colleen’s tanka challenge

Posted in Dogs, Photography, Poetry | Tagged Ani, joy, love, tanka | 29 Comments

Nemesis

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“Just out there,” said the cat, “There’s a pond full of fish. And fish, as you know, Is my favourite dish.” “There is one,” she continued, “With tail all askew… And to catch such a fish Should be easy to … Continue reading →

Posted in cats, Dogs, fish, Humour, Photography, Poetry | Tagged Ani, cat versus fish, doggerel | 22 Comments

A note from the small dog – Betrayal

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I am not a happy bunny. Well, okay, so I’m not exactly a hoppity animal with a fluffy tail and big ears. Alright, I know… let’s start that again, shall we? And we’ll forget the ears and tail thing altogether…. … Continue reading →