After the Pain

By Richard L. Provencher

Fri, 05 Jan 2018

2 comments

After the Pain

Through sheer determination, Lacey, a dog

lifts up slowly, arthritic hip aching

straining her flow of muscular frame,

black she is, with an appetite

for adventure, however the pain,

soon saunters alongside her master

anxious for a chance to prove

she can match his stride, however the pain.

The scent of spruce, tinkle

of Autumn sounds, and trembling aspen

mark a path up the mountain side.

Within a daunting slope

a trail swings right then left,

past blackberry bushes

and leftover rock from a recent slide.

Finally, after a journey of groans

an experience of dog-whines,

the hilltop achieved – and freedom!

1 User voted this as great feedback

Permalink Submitted by Rhiannonw on Sat, 2018-01-06 22:50

Shared pleasure with the dog, and relief of the hilltop arrival (with views?) Rhiannon

Permalink Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on Sat, 2018-01-06 23:19

Thanks Rhiannon. Yes, dogs go to the hill for their owners. The view is "forever".

Richard L. Provencher