Mary E. Lowd
March 12, 2021
The shy sheep peers
Between branches of the tree
Holding back its ears
Wondering and wanting
The bravery for asking Continue reading “Sheep”
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Snow Dog
Mary E. Lowd
March 7, 2021
The sun’s a star
Its light from the sky
Glitters over ice
Morning is nigh
Two ears emerge
Mere triangles Continue reading “Snow Dog”
Snow Day
by Mary E. Lowd
March 9, 2021
Dogs and snow!
On adventures they will go!
Roll in powder,
Taste the flakes,
Staying inside today,
Would be a great mistake. Continue reading “Snow Day”
Indoor Cat
by Mary E. Lowd
March 7, 2021
Oh cruel glass,
Doth block the way,
Tween youthful cat,
And yonder play.
What shall a cat do?
So sadly restrained… Continue reading “Indoor Cat”
The Dog Interview
by Mary E. Lowd
March 11, 2021
No one likes to be interviewed
Not even a dog
So grumbling and whining
Trying not to be rude
The hopeful candidate
Wades through this slog Continue reading “The Dog Interview”
The Lion and the Turtle
by Mary E. Lowd
March 12, 2021
The lion stops
For a simple drink
A pause in his day
A moment to think
But alas!
An interruption! Continue reading “The Lion and the Turtle”
Puddle Portal
by Mary E. Lowd
March 21, 2021
What is this?
What is this?
No mere mud puddle!
Not to be understood by you,
Mere mortal! Continue reading “Puddle Portal”
Flowers and Cats
by Mary E. Lowd
March 11, 2021
Bouquets of flowers
Bouquets of cats
Arranged in rows
Arranged in vats
Which is prettier?
Who can know Continue reading “Flowers and Cats”
Superhero Dog
by Mary E. Lowd
March 9, 2021
Sleeping soundly,
Like a log,
This good dog,
Flies through skies,
Rich with clouds,
O’er stars and rainbows,
Their four paws bound, Continue reading “Superhero Dog”
The Cat and the Box
by Mary E. Lowd
March 12, 2021
Silky black
Like the night sky without stars
Or the depths of a cave without torches
The cat’s fur gleams
Wrapped in paper
Swaddled in cardboard Continue reading “The Cat and the Box”