The Dreaming Sentry
An Attempt at Trochiac Trimeter
Watching hard as he starts to nod,
Guarding realms from his cozy pod.
From the window, though half asleep,
Dreams of chases, deep in sleep.
Minutes crawl; he snores so low,
Eyes shut tight, misses the show.
Scattering dust, turkeys trot,
Chipmunks chatter within earshot.
Mourning doves coo, high on their perch,
Basking in the glow of nature’s church.
Windows rattle with a clink,
Eyes flick wide, he doesn't blink.
Scans the lawn, sees nothing, then
Shuts his eyes once again.
All is quiet, just as before,
Sighs and snoozes, starts to snore.
About the Creator
Xine Segalas
Exploring life through writing, art, and photography, drawing inspiration from the natural world and beloved tales. Author of "Xine's Pack of Strays & Others," about life with my dogs, I review books, hoping to encourage others to read.
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Comments (3)
loved this...reminds me of my doggie, Boss....he has some amazing dreams and sounds, too
Really nicely done!
Lovely and well-wrought! How sweet must a dog's dreams be, eh?