Sunday, November 5, 2023

childhood object PAD 2-2

 Waggles

 

Waggles, a green puppy

with worn fur, floppy ears

sits on my bookshelf,

no eyes, so no tears.

 

He may remember

when his girl was sick

and he was covered

with something smelly and thick.

 

The girls’ mom hand-washed him

set him on a vent to dry,

so his little girl

wouldn’t stay up and cry.

 

Back cuddled in bed,

he made her feel warm.

He’ll always remember

the love of her mom.

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