It's been another busy spring week here with travel and school visits and revising and other madness... and more to come! I'm excited to be seeing my mom this weekend... big happy Mother's Day to all the moms among us!
And now, just a little something to share from Rosie's first visit to the beach. :)
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| Rosie at Dauphin Island, 7 months (photo by Eric) |
Beach
Dog
Look,
Dog –
sand,
waves, shells!
Don't
be scared, Dog –
driftwood,
crabs, gulls.
Go
ahead, Dog –
Splash!
Watch
out, World –
All-Wet
dog! - Irene Latham
Oh, Rosie! A sweet, romping poem just for gorgeous YOU! Wow do I want to walk into this photo and poem... xx
ReplyDeleteLove Rosie! Adorable poem (I think she's smiling in the photo). :)
ReplyDeleteThis poem reminded me of two of my pups for a long while ago. One was a bulldog who would sink like a stone--but loved the water. And the other was a black lab mix (which are supposed to like water) but was afraid of it!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Rosie became 'un-scared' very quickly, Irene. What fun to write about her first trip.
ReplyDeleteRosie is a beauty! I have an immense soft spot for aussies....my border-aussie is one of the great loves of my life. She is so fun near water, off leash at the park, or anywhere. Enjoy every moment with your new pal.
ReplyDeleteRosie had so much fun at the beach. What a smart dog to love what the beach offers. Children will love this poem, Irene. It is short, sweet, and full of summer vibes. I would love to save this one for a summer gallery, children's section. Is that fine?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun poem Irene, and Rosie looks like she's quite satisfied with all the beach is offering her… Happy Mother's Day, and wishes for smooth sailing on what's ahead, xo!
ReplyDeleteFun poem! I'm glad Rosie enjoyed her first beach day :) We were lucky enough to vacation on Dauphin Island a few years ago, and it was lovely. Is Rosie an Australian Shepherd? She looks a lot like our Aussie.
ReplyDeleteRosie looks so friendly. I love the last line of your poem here Irene. Wet dog! Yikes!
ReplyDeleteShe's gorgeous! What a perfect poem for her. Happy Mother's Day to you and your mom!
ReplyDeleteA beautifully-captured moment in poem and photograph! Happy Mother's Day, Irene!
ReplyDeleteYour Rosie makes my heart hurt a little remembering our sweet Bess who looked almost exactly like her. Enjoy every moment...even the wet dog ones!
ReplyDeleteI hope Rosie loved her first trip to the beach! The picture is adorable. And your poem captures a dog's delight with all the new things to explore.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that Rosie embraced her beach experience with abandon!
ReplyDeletedog+beach= happy, wet dog