To The Neighbor On My Left
Before You Moved Away
Hi neighbour to my left!
It’s been quiet on your side
You have a dog -a white malamute
With a toilet- brush, tail
His bark’s annoying by the way
Just thought I’d mention that :)
Your puppy sniffs at fence posts
Begging my dog to play
Malorie; wise beyond years,
A tan ball, playful eyes,
My beautiful rescue dog
That captures hearts through cages.
I know you’re from China
Though we haven’t shared a word
There’s a conifer and fence between us
But I’ve heard you say “nee hao”
On humid summer nights
As I sit on my porch, smoking.
When Covid hit the news,
Wuhan China, they said.
Your family was reviled
I left some yellow peaches
At your red front door,
‘Cause I wanted to let you know
That the color of my heart
A unique piece of me,
Is rainbow.
About the Creator
Kathleen Koronui
Amateur sometime story teller of dreams and nightmares
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