The half a century ago young boy

A winter walk with the pooch

Tis cold and still this winter morn'
and no matter how I'm wrapped,
my bones are invaded by the chill
and my lips are dry and chapped.
Dew drops drip from my reddened nose
ear lobes, frost bitten, burn,
oh how I long for spring to come
and for the warmth of sun I yearn.
But this of little consequence
if any consequence at all,
to my spaniel racing here and there
in pursuit of his far flung ball.
For everyday is the best of days
come rain or shine or hail,
and this he proclaims with excited barks
and the wagging of his tail.
Endless is his energy,
boundless is the joy,
that rekindles in this ageing man
the half a century ago young boy...

Author's Note

Yet more simple fayre, but hey, what else would you expect :)

Reviews

[Harmony Lee]

I love the simple joy of this structure and content. As someone who has never had a canine companion, you helped me for a moment to feel this special kind of love. Thank you.

[Gee]

Thank you..

[Beccy]

Know the feeling, our three year old dog Holly, Springer/Border Collie cross, is so full of energy, that despite my half century is still a reasonable way off, it tires me out just watching her.

Charlie of course, has no such problem, he is boundless.

A lovely and gorgeously descriptive poem.

Beccy.

[Gee]

Thank you Beccy. I have both ends of the energy scale, a 14 year old cocker who is knackered and a 1 year old who is tireless

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Gee... a heart-warming poem
with dew drops from a reddened nose...
Spring in repose .. the best of days for your Spaniel running here and there. Lovely winter poetry. Gently, Pat

[Gee]

Thank you Patricia

[Sharda]

Ha ha .. another great one. Your poems warm the heart and touch the soul.
Where do these thoughts come from?

[Gee]

Thank you. Not a clue where the ideas spring from, guess I must have an idle mind :)

[barleygirl]

I love your family pic! Great share! I hate to break it to ya, but that's snot on the end of your nose, hunny! *heh! heh! heh!* This poem paints a scene to show why walking the dogs is so therapeutic, luring us out of our usual whiny pissy frumpy moods! I stopped taking antidepressants in my 40's & now I rely fully on my dogs to snap me out of it daily! This is an awesome poem with all the zeal & intensity, both for the doldrums & for the recovery phase. Great turn-around! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Gee]

Love the weekend when I get the chance to take the pooches on long walks around a nearby lake :)
read moreLove the weekend when I get the chance to take the pooches on long walks around a nearby lake :)
Hi Margie, thanks. Hope you are well

[Relic]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Excellent writing.

[Gee]

Cheers Relic, hope you are well.

[emmajoy]

https://youtu.be/SEb-rIXLc04

Tell missus e 4th line, am a 30 stone trucker.. and oh my, doesnt the music go on and on and on!

Bye the way, great write, know that feeling..

[Gee]

Lol, I'm meant to be the one that is nuts :))
Made me smile
Thank you

[emmajoy]

I used to keep a birthday list of friends in here, once upon a time but someone started one in F/B so I stopped.. humph! So, I truly didn't know.. Hope you had a happy day. :)

[Eilis]

This is a lovely romp through the simplicity and focus of the dog. They have a lot to teach us about the beauty and wonder of the world just in the way they devour each day and approach experience with abandon.

Your scene does remind me of the carefree, energetic romps through childhood days. The sense that time would keep stretching on forever in front of us and it was just for us to let the days wash over us and live them as fully as we could.

Enjoyed this walk and travel back in time, Gee. It’s lovely work.

[Gee]

Hi Eilis, apologies for the late reply.
Thank you kindly

[Ken Simm.]

I would say you and me both with all the rain we have had up here in the Heelands but I still find the side of a rain soaked mountain beautiful.
Now, the poem. A lyrical, pastorale wish that hopefully will soon be fulfilled and simple it ain't.
I'd mention the dog but one of mine just fell through a cattle grid and cost me an arm and leg down the emergency vets. Always at weekend.

[Gee]

Hi Ken, sorry to hear about the dog and subsequent smack in the bank balance, spent a fortune on my 14 year old spaniel last year.
Hope all is well with you.
Cheers

[Chris Shaw]

You know those pooches can sure lighten your mood. They get so excited when it's time for walkies. I sort of wish I could get excited over nothing too ) Doesn't all that boundless energy wear you down? That's before you've even left home. A dog I am told can keep your weight in check. Good morning Gee.

Chris

[Gee]

I love Saturday and Sunday mornings as I get chance to take the pup around the local lake, around and in it. These hours are my most favourite and carefree.
Don't know about keeping the weight in check though !!
Thank you Chris, hope you are well and your wig is stapled on :))

[Chris Shaw]

Ha ha. Bit blowy isn't it? Wig's OK but I haven't pegged my knickers on the line :))

[Gee]

Best nip out and do it, they might take off and smother someone :))))