One day, I was riding in a car going south on I-35. I saw a group of dogs walking by the railroad tracks. The thing that struck me was they weren't barking or chasing each other. They were just walking single file.
Movin' On
Six dogs walkin' by the track.
Looked like they were travelin' in a pack.
I wondered if they had gotten lost,
or if out of their homes they'd been tossed.
Lazily, they made their way.
Meandering on a sunny day.
Didn't seem to have a worry in the world.
Weren't bothered by any sounds they heard.
Six dogs walkin' by the track.
I noticed that they never looked back.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Movin' On
I am a poet and photographer who likes sports, jazz and art inspired by other art. I served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the early 1970's and was assigned to the Computer Sciences School in Quantico, VA. I have published a chapbook of grief poems, I Keep You with Me. My work also has appeared in publications such as Thorny Locust Magazine, core. zine,The Enigmatist, Veterans' Voices and Kansas Time + Place An Anthology of Heartland Poetry. My visual art pieces combine poetry and photographs, and have been most recently displayed at InterUrban ArtHouse, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Buttonwood Art Space, and The Smalter Gallery.
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I can really see it.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for putting your poetry out there like this. When I write something, sometimes I'm afraid to share it. You are really brave- I hope your bravery is rewarded with a lot of positive feedback.
Thank you. I was very lucky that I found a very supportive group at The Writers Place when I started sharing my poetry. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteVery cool, I love poetry but simply don't have a talent for it. Will have to read over more of yours!
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DeleteNever could do poetry, and I'm always impressed by those that can. Nice job!
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Thanks. The dogs caught my attention because they were so orderly. It was kind of a "What's wrong with this picture?" moment. Thanks for stopping by through the TALU.
DeleteI love how we can learn lessons from everyday observations. You captured the moment beautifully. (TALU)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kristi. I never imagined finding inspiration for a poem riding back from a business meeting. Thanks for stopping by. (TALU)
DeleteWhat a cute poem. Makes you wonder what was going on in their minds and where they were traveling to.
ReplyDeleteI still think about them sometimes when I'm on that stretch of highway. thanks for stopping by, Kenya. (TALU)
Deletehello there! ohh love the poem you came up with about the dogs.. i can imagine it! cool! i am here cheering you on a lovely Tuesday from TALU ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angel. It has been fun for me to revisit this post with my visitors from TALU.
DeleteNow see, there's the difference between us ... I would have had to follow along and see what they were up to. It wasn't even me who saw them, but I'm sitting here VERY curious about it. ;) [#TALU]
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, Chris, I wasn't driving the car. I do look at that same area every once in a while hoping they might be coming back! Thanks for stopping by. (TALU).
DeleteHa, I don't need TALU to find you my friend! This is a lovely little poem. It's great that you can see a moment and write a poem about it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you stopped by this post, Veronica, and thank you. I have had alot of fun with this poem. It usually gets a good response at readings. TALU
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