Bonehead

Eli is out of control.
Which Version Do You Like Best?

I wrote the longest one first, then tried to condense it. Which do you prefer?
Hello, Tree, Says the Dog

An apostrophe poem, also called a poem of address.
Separated at Birth

Too long? But it still makes me laugh!
Morning Dog

This one’s a Mask poem, which means that it’s from the point of view of an animal or inanimate object.
Bedtime

Cat sleeping with one eye open
in case Dog flies down the stairs.
May Day

James brought
Lacy and Chase.
Grace brought
Sadie and Payne.
Every dog learned to
shake, wait
and stay,
and then they all played games.
What Happened?

Everything’s changed.
She used to float above me like a soft, white cloud.
Now her voice is sharp with lightning strikes;
she thunders at me for little things.
The Handmade Doll From the Museum Shop … Meets our Dog

With birthday money,
I buy the one with pigtails
brown skin
white apron over her gingham dress
holding a pet duck.
Veteran Dog to Cocky Puppy

Take the leash, Kid, take the ride.
Yep—it could be to the vet.
Or maybe waiting in the shade.
Or a romp on the beach.
Heck—it could be a ham bone
after heel-sit-stay.