Boys and Dogs
We have a boy and a dog
in our home.
Much could be written
about their relationship.
Of the few words the boy says,
the dog's name?
it's one of them.
They share a bond,
without words,
few other beings could rival
with a library of them.
Such it is
for boy
for dog.
Every boy needs his dog
Every dog needs her boy
To clean off that little bit of food
from around your mouth
of what you liked
To help you finish the food
that your mom wants you to eat
but you didn't
To give you a kiss
on the lips
when you feel down
To be your pillow
when you are tired
and there are none to be found
To find your toys
that found their way
to unknown corners of the house
To help you destroy things
your didn't really like
and were keeping you from getting something new
To destroy things
you did like
but were gaining an unhealthy hold on you
To love you
even when
you are unlovable
Every boy needs his dog
Every dog needs her boy
Ode to Pikes Peak
The Mountain
Standing tall, shining bright
Beautiful
In sun by day or moon by night
Snowy hat, cloudy hair
Or naked
Above, aloof, it does not care
Looking up, feeling small
Like nothing
In its shadow, darkening all
Cannot see, cannot feel
Anything
Unlike me, but just as real
Best Seen in a Zoo
Lions
Lions are ferocious beasts
But even with their large, white teeth
They are quite kind
If they're going to gobble you
They'll do it in one bite or two
So you won't mind
Though their minds might be quite small
They use them, use them all
And you will find
They think that eating you is normal
Like fast food, not really formal
But quickly dined
Music in the Night
Iguanas
On a dark, cold night
In a dense, deep haze
Played with lots of care
Came a sweet soft sound
But who would have thought
That this lovely tune
An iguana played
As he sat around
And to my surprise
He blew on a flute
Using just his nose
And some leaves he'd found
This would be enough
But there's something more
He was playing drums
His feet on the ground
