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Poems come from all kinds of places. This one is the result of a visit to our good friend Sarah Flynn. Her late husband, Dave Ellis, made the painting that is on the front page of my blog. Sarah had just acquired a new dog from The Dog’s Trust and we were witnessing her settling in. The following day, we texted to check how the night went. The text that Sarah sent by way of reply simply demanded a treatment. So here it is. Read, share, enjoy and let me know what you think.
Newly Arrived (A found poem for Sarah and Mindi)
Woke at seven thirty
breakfast for two followed
by forty-minute walk
slowed by investigation
all territory re-marked
in the usual manner.
House restructured
to accommodate
needs of new friend, water
plants, a social
event that includes
repeated marking.
First rest of the day
needed to recover
from morning outburst
then immediately
short trial separation
first test of commitment.
Fifteen minutes later
anxious expectant eyes
greet from the other
side of the front door
a great relief all round
reunion a happy one.
Noises provoke a few
barks, new security
in place, the contract sealed.
Peter Clarke
8th July 2018
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