the old setter snores
as I write out the check
for a puppy
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Jim Tantillo
Jim is a college instructor and historic preservationist. He has contributed to several online haiku blogs, including http://huntinghaikudaily.blogspot.com . He lives with his wife and two daughters near Ithaca, NY.
Contact: jat4 at cornell dot edu
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This haiku turns me into a sentimental mush; I’ve been there, I’ve written the check for the new puppy while the old dog was still around. Heartbreaking and life-affirming at the same time.
This haiku turns me into a sentimental mush; I’ve been there, I’ve written the check for the new puppy while the old dog was still around. Heartbreaking and life-affirming at the same time.
This is wonderful! Thank you.
older dog retires
in a few years the new
broken in
wise move to have a new dog in place especially if you have children
winter storm winds–
i awaken in time to hear
my snoring