(with thanks to Paul Anka)
Puppies and toddlers observe the world with fascination,
viewing through, eyes, ears, and noses never ending arrays of distraction and delight.
viewing through, eyes, ears, and noses never ending arrays of distraction and delight.
Toddlers and puppies run and play until exhausted,
beg to be picked up and carried, then sleep deeply for hours atwitch with each dream.
beg to be picked up and carried, then sleep deeply for hours atwitch with each dream.
Puppies and children call out for attention,
whining and barking, and bawling for Mum they demand to be petted, talked to, and fed.
whining and barking, and bawling for Mum they demand to be petted, talked to, and fed.
Toddlers and puppies hear what they wish to,
using limited language to ignore what they’re told and charmingly get what they want.
using limited language to ignore what they’re told and charmingly get what they want.
Canines and young children are easily distracted
by things that move and bright colours, all smells, all voices, stuffed toys, and warm hands.
by things that move and bright colours, all smells, all voices, stuffed toys, and warm hands.
Ronda R. Scott-Marak
©14 November 2016
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