The Dog

Musings

The Dog

 

today, I dreamt of a dog

a sweetly splendid hound

black velvet fur that shone

with the softness of pearls

holding me spellbound

he had amber pools for eyes

oozing loyalty and faith

and an ocean of love

angelic and profound

on seeing me he woofed

a most boisterous hello

prancing on me, as a gazelle

leaping all around

placing a giant paw on me

tender, weighing more

than a blessed pound

greeting me as a friend

most cherished, most dear

long lost, now forever found

then the dog turned into a man

turning dream into nightmare

all serendipity to end

all the bliss to confound

today, I dreamt of a dog

a sweetly splendid hound

Author's Note

Thank you for reading!

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

Interesting how the beloved, loving hound turned abruptly into a man, which ruined everything. Are we to take this literally, or is this "dream" actually a comment on a relationship? Lacking egos, dogs project an innocence that is often beyond humans.
PS: Thanks for including me in your list of poets who have influenced you. It has not been a one way street, though. I have often been impressed by your skill with words and your willingness to experiment.

[DIVYA]

Indeed, that innocence is what moved me to write this poem. Thank you dear John.
Your poetry always inspires me with its deep wisdom and inner clarity and the mention is my way of thanking you for it. You're most welcome.

[Makhabat]

Dreams are always mysterious and what we think we are dreaming of never appears to be all it seems. Dog as man or man as dog? Both can show love and loyalty in equal measure. The dream only turns to nightmare if the man is a real dog of a man in actuality. So here is hoping it was just a dream. A most intriguing premise for a poem, Divya. Well written and enjoyed by me.

[DIVYA]

Indeed, dreams are so fluid and subjective. Either of the dog or the man could be nightmarish. Yes, it was just a dream and quite amusing too. I appreciate your thoughts so much. My heartfelt thanks, dear Makhabat.

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

What a turn in the end! I didn't see that coming. You animated the Hound very well. Reading this was like augmented reality, I could see him in front of me, so clearly. I understand why it turns into a nightmare just because it's a man. Dogs are man's best friend, yet we're nothing alike. Dogs are often nicer. A well-written poem, DIVYA, as always. tyfs

[DIVYA]

An idea based on a real life dream, it was great fun sketching the dog. There was no real dislike of the man but just dissapointment more for missing the wonderful dog. My heartfelt thanks for such encouraging words on this poem. You are appreciated very much!

[Frankie]

Wow. That ended differently than I supposed. Very powerful. I started to tear up in the beginning because I love dogs so much. Sometimes a good dog or two is all we need.

[DIVYA]

Thank you so much. I agree about dogs being all we need.

[Gee]

Dogs are a permanent source of joy whereas us men only have moments. If I were a woman I'd stick to dogs:)
Good morning Divya, hope you are well. As always enjoyed reading you

[DIVYA]

Thank you for the lovely advice and the kind words, dear Gee. I'm having a fine day, thank you. :)

[Soren]

Such an intriguing tale or should I say tail. I have had dogs throughout my life and loved each one dearly, but not nearly as much as they loved me, often much more than I deserved. If I had been asked if I would have wanted any of them to turn into a person I can't think of anyone that I would replace a dog for. A sad commentary on mankind. The poem had great meter and internal hidden rhymes it just pulled me along like a dog on a leash.

[DIVYA]

I'm so delighted the poem took you with it dear Soren! You are so lucky to have their love and yes, we can never love like them. You are so right there! Thank you so much!

[Ken e Bujold]

what a splendid new write D. profound, and really great twist from dream of dog to nightmare of hound. Growing leaps and bounds with each new post

ken

[DIVYA]

Thank you so much dear Ken. Your appreciation means so much!

[Davidgeo]

Luck divided by "what happens"

Welcome to hell sweethear.

[Davidgeo]

; ) doug stanhopw will make you laugh. I'm sorry for this

[Davidgeo]

Either we go to war or we have sex... I'm a filthy animal. Purely, I am nasty. Patrick Swayze......

[DIVYA]

Thank you for the reviews David.

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