I did not see

She snapped at my shins.
She snarled.
She growled.

She bared her canines.
She barked.
She chased.

Off you go I kicked.
She whimpered.
Slunk away.
Defeated.

On I went.
Aglow with pride.
Along the sandy beaten path.

I did not see

The crashing mighty wave
That carried me away.

I did not see

Her warning.
She the limpid eyed
Broken legged bitch.

Old Shoe

OLD SHOE

Black Sneakers
Mock me not

Dare you
Frayed, uncouth

Has-been from
My child’s growing feet

It is you who scorned
Cursed my
Shiny new Reeboks
To bite
Then to go missing
I am sure…

Constant companion
Comfortable old shoe