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Dog on the Move

By Maddie Cincala

 

My dog stands on small paws,
daintily trotting as if on tiptoe.
He’s a dapper little man,
with a black tie to boot,
and attitude to seal the deal.
Sheep wool fur flounces and bounces,
concealing little black beans,
paws padding softly with each step.
Nails click-clacking on worn wooden floors
and tags jingle-jangling from his collar,
announcing his presence politely. 
This dog’s going places.
Four fluffy pillars provide 
piston-powered speed,
letting him fly like white lighting
across the overgrowth of grass,
from wall to wall,
fence to fence.
Such little paws for a dog,
romping and stomping around the block.

Filed Under: Creature Feature

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