Sunday 13 October 2013

doggy tales

my world is inside the binds
it is expected when one has a drunkard owner
I was born outside
thunder brought me in
I want to know
what prophet said that I have to care for a sleepy person
but yes I hold all the trumps
when my owner moves in circles
he is on edge not I
life outside of that fence may be full of adventure
but within the walls I am the master

when he will finally be sober
and mends that fence
I will jump out and seen no more

"yes, you see, I can jump that fence
but I choose not to do it now
because the leaves and weeds keep me enthralled"

41 comments:

  1. Beautiful. Sadly more dogs are in the same place.

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  2. Beautiful write, Gautami. I hope you and yours are safe. I was watching the devastation in your part of the world. So heartbreaking.

    Pamela

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  3. Through the dog you are showing the reality of a suffering human life as well. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. thunder brought me in.
    leaves and weeds like people tend to grow on us.

    thought-provoking poem.

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  5. Thought provoking and beautifully written.

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  6. i grew up having dogs for pets; i absolutely enjoyed your doggie tale

    much love...

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  7. Poor puppy- he deserves a better home. Nicely done!

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  8. I especially love "I was born outside thunder brought me in"...nice...

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  9. I like were the words took you...giving voice to a doggie.

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  10. A beautiful piece and I sure hope the dog finds safety and love!

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  11. The dog has hope an a plan; lucky dog. The man does not; unlucky man.

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  12. mischievous moments in darkness... freedom means so much to all of us...

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  13. I feel for any dog with a drunken master. A well told tale, kiddo.

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  14. Your piece is about man not dogs.

    It is in a dog's nature to want to be outside when in and inside when out. Mankind on the other hand even soils the dirt and is not fit for this earth!

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  15. beautiful piece! i love that the dog chooses to stay despite having an owner not deserving of him.

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  16. Seems the animals are running the farm !

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  17. Neat perspective, hard life in and not in relationship. It is easy for me to forget this poem was written by a human--and maybe about humans.

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  18. Interesting take! I like the lines: when my owner moves in circles
    he is on edge not I

    I can see and feel that! Nicely done!

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  19. Now that's an interesting take. Layers and layers in this point of view. Funny, serious, smart.

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  20. Cleverly written metaphor..feeling in control is certainly all in the head..doggy or otherwise..

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  21. Ohhhh. This speaks beyond canine tendencies, for certain:
    "yes, you see, I can jump that fence
    but I choose not to do it now
    because the leaves and weeds keep me enthralled"

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  22. Makes me want to run and help that puppy to get out and know happiness all the time!

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  23. "thuner brought me in"--wonderful line. Poor dog; I hope he jumps the fence. Thank you.

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  24. Being a dog person I read your words with interest. Lots of sideways wisdom here, but that should be expected from a dog.

    Elizabeth
    http://soulsmusic.wordpress.com/2013/10/13/circles-within-circles/

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  25. I love thunder brought me in and your ending! Well done :D

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  26. edtVic 360This is normally the case when one ignores those workers below. Great write Gautami

    Hank

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  27. One often hears how cruel some dog owners are! Great write gautami!

    Hank

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  28. brilliant write... I felt the dog's view somehow describes the life of humans too.

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  29. ...but within I am master...

    That is reason enough, for some.

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  30. The final tercet adds whimsy. Love it.

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