The dog's at window and watches out
At carpet of cold snow now melting
Turns to me and looks a little hurt
Curls up on the floor, now quite inert
The lounge has a piano for the kids
But my wife who's the talented one
There's a trapdoor in the ceiling
To go up there is not appealing
It's dangerous for a man like me
I like to lounge around when I'm home
Forgetting work and idle about
Watching for swallows in their hideout
The weekends can be both good and bad
I'd like to be gardening again
My wife is probably in her bathrobe
Or now sorting out her own wardrobe
Dog's curled up on the floor sleeps away
Dreams and woofs about a bright new day
Image found at https://pixabay.com/photos/serch/dog%20at%20window/
I love the image of the dog at the window, Robin – one of my cats does the same – and the circular movement of your poem, back with the dog, dreaming about a bright new day, and a snapshot of life in between.
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Lovely warm home setting. Have a nice Sunday Robin
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"Arf," he says. "Coffee first," I reply. Garden, Schmarden; the green can wait.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a wonderful lazy Sunday... but it sounds like the dog is bored.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely lovely, Robin!💝 We need a quiet weekend every once in a while.
ReplyDeleteYep, I have dog who'd much rather be chasing the fence line than waiting for me to finish a sentence. :)
ReplyDeleteSo adorable the image of the dog at the window. Both your poem and the dog help form a mental image of an unhurried life and a loving home, where one could just be. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis image of your dog is exactly what my Zeus does! I enjoyed the snapshot of your day 😊
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasing portrayal of a lazy winter Sunday. The dog seems to have the right idea!
ReplyDeleteI love that even in the middle of a lazy day, our speaker continues to summon the romance of his wife in her bathrobe--this is so you, Robin, and I love it.
ReplyDeleteAn idyllic scene. Lucky, all who have experienced such true wealth, with the wit to value it.
ReplyDeleteA new day, new experiences? Or lament not being able to repeat the past?
ReplyDeleteI liked reading this, liked your dog find to. ..
I love bathrobe and wardrobe together and they are the paradox of my own life!
ReplyDeleteI often wonder what dogs think about when they stare out the window or to peek into their dreams.
ReplyDeleteYou give us a peaceful glimpse of a kinder and gentler day (which is always better with a dog!)
Cheers!
Oh, just take that poor dog out for a walk!
ReplyDeletea day idled away - it's important to do this once in a while.
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