Born, slick and greedy,
They can’t stand - they move like blind drunken turtles,
Scraping along to the nipple in earnest search for food.
Ten days they remain that way. Mum
Nips out for a wee, for a moment,
rushes back to take care of the babies.
Then, as all things must, they start to change.
Eyes gradually open. Movement increases.
They start to crawl better, to explore.
Soon, they start to crawl/walk. They make friends-
Siblings are for playing with.
Exploration extends.
Then before you know it, fights start.
Ridiculous fights in slow motion
A paw lifted, then slowly thumped on another pup's head.
Time moves along, and the fights get faster.
Walking pups want to see everything.
They are out of the whelping box; no stopping them now.
One day you wake up, and there are seven puppies,
Climbing, barking, yapping, growling,
Tumbling over each other and everything. Still growing.
Dad is allowed to get involved. Things go up a notch.
These pups need to learn the rules of play,
He teaches them so gently; he loves his girls.
And then, before I know it, it’s time to say goodbye.
They can eat puppy food and drink water; they are socialised.
We have done all we can for these sweet girls, and new homes loom.
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Ruth Stewart
Never one to do one thing at a time, I'm currently writing a horror novel and a book of poetry for the daughters of narcissists. Come back soon for a link to be included in all my news, on Vocal and elsewhere. I'd love to get to know you!
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Comments (5)
Yeah...this says it all about the experience. So beautifully done, hon. Love this one a lot!
Oh wait, I remember them from Paul's poem. Unfortunately, I only remember Ruby and Fatima/Matilda/Tilly. Fantastic poem Ruth!
Love this!
Awww the puppies are heading to their homes already! This was such a sweet look at their start to life 🥰
Great piece ❤️😉📝💯❗