Ah, but they are in the -ing of things, Max. So it's okay...
Doug
On 2013-08-07, at 6:18 AM, Max Richards <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 2. Fawkner Park
>
> 'See that damp hollow
> in the grass?' (she pointed)
> 'Keep your dog well away
> from it, or he'll wallow
> and come home smelly
>
> as mine did recently.
> That's where the foxes -
> they live in that drain there -
> come out to pee.'
> We steered clear.
>
>
> 3. Ruffey Lake Park
>
> Morning-sun-rays aslant
> the lake-side - someone's
> golden retrievers
> from splashing in the wetness
> rising into brightness
> sopping
>
> seeking human company,
> closing in, shaking their wet,
> their coats, themselves
> thoroughly, full-length
> spraying widely.
>
> Sun-rays glinting
> glistening, humans
> flinching in the spraying.
>
> At last! some park snapping
> without peeing or pooing,
> but as my old teacher would object:
> far too many -ing words, Max.
>
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