My Puppies
by Spencer Bednar, 8-28-2019
They are the color
Of a faded penny,
But worth so much more.
My Blue and Red,
My puppies
Who look like chicken nuggets
When curled up in slumber,
Dance like snoopy
When water is sprayed,
Love ice cubes,
And Mom’s yarn balls.
Become crazy cat’s cradles
Wound around couch, chair and table,
Puppies paws
Not as clever as fingers.
Return from Fire Tower Trail,
Eyes still ablaze with adventure
As I smolder and hit the couch.
I love them, they love me,
Their eyes begging, ears cocked,
Whimpering like there’s a weekend
Worth of homework in front of them
As I walk into school each morning,
The feel of their cloud-like fur
Upon my cheek,
Arms empty until 2:30
When the bell reunites,
And I’m the bacon
In a puppy sandwich.
