3rd January 2025

 

sun-limned clouds

against the lapping waves

a clamour of rooks

© Rachel Green January 2025

Fuck me! Those dogs can perform a clamour

when told to go to bed, but are denied

the luxury of furnished glamour

"Get off the fucking sofa!" DK cried.

And as for sleeping softly, I will not

let Widget sleep with me: There is a sign

"furniture is not a pet friendly spot.","

and so she goes downstairs, protest divine

while staring at DK, she squats and pees

inspiring wrath upon his part. "You shit!

How dare you be so insolent?" She flees

and hides, whilst Cookie, frightened, pees a bit.

 And this despite a night-time walk before

 we settle down to sleep (and him to snore.)

© Rachel Green January 2025