Darcy turns 13 next March
As an aging canine she does well
A beige mixed breed rescue dog
Hobbling periodically after a long walk
Perfectly all right staying close
Where once she desired to wonder
Her early years at night spent on an old blanket
Maybe in the living room or kitchen
But on storm filled nights
Seeks the safety of our room
As the children left the house
A spare bed room became available
Still complete with bed, dresser and desk
The marbled top desk was a family heirloom from G.P. Becker
Grandfather of the current mistress of the house
Family pictures adorned thei desk along with an oft used sewing machine
So Darcy’s now cushioned bed had a more permanent location
We always knew when friend or family were appearing at the front door
Darcy arises from her bed, tail wagging to attend to the door
But on the oft chance a stranger might approach the door
Darcy would give a well heard growl, or low bark but no more
Rushing to defend the house is not part of her genetic makeup
The highlight of the day for Darcy are meal times
Not her meal times but the meal times of the lady of the house
For at those times, Darcy has honed the ‘look’
She fixates her stare at the young lady eating the meal
Until a morsel of food is flung to the floor
Mission accomplished
Can’t really get lonely with a dog looking you in the eye
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