Frank, A droll story. I like the timing you achieve
through the line and stanza breaks. The use of the
word 'wearing' in the first stanza is very successful.
cheers cara
--- Frank Faust <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > on my
last return to this country
> passing through customs
> I made acquaintance with a beagle
> wearing a burgundy coat
> and an inquisitive nose
>
> he sniffed my trolley
> then my bags and my feet
>
> hard to tell from his face
> but the wagging tail suggested pleasure
> in welcoming me back home
>
> he sniffed my crutch
>
> tonight on the television
> the same dog
> the same coat
> the same happily wagging tail
> the same willingness to sniff everything
>
> I believe that beagle
> is a touch promiscuous
>
> I am hurt
>
> ~
>
> Frank
>
> The Tales of Faust poetry page can be found at:
> http://www.hotkey.net.au/~flp/F_index.htm
>
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