The Perfect Spot

Matteo, our dog, circles and circles
until he feels the spot he's chosen is just right for lying down.
The Princess and the Pea have nothing on him.

When he finally settles, he licks his paws
and gives us a look, as if to say,
"You try to sort things out with four spindly legs."

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

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4 weeks 1 day ago

We've got a dog who does that and a dog that doesn't. I'd be inclined to think it's down to age, rather than spindliness - if there's such a word.

4 weeks ago

Thanks Ray! Matteo is 3-years old, so it may just be the way he is (or spindly legs - LOL!).

4 weeks ago

Hello, Michael,

I always love the exchanges you have with your dogs. Best buddies.

Thank you,

3 weeks 3 days ago