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Sunday, October 30, 2005

a friend in brokenness












sixteen or
seventy seven years old

skin thin and
showing bones

long oily and
matted coat
broken by patches of
raw red infection
where allergies irritate unto
biting
and scratching

deaf ears oozing
wax
and pus

paws soiled by
backyard dust

nose wet
because it
runs

shaky feet run
solely in sleep

eyes wake only
for mouth
to eat

neglected

only petted
when owner
knows life
is a dog’s

and longs
for a friend
in brokenness


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5 Comments:

  • At 10/30/2005 5:53 PM, Blogger Matt said…

    my dog Nicky is old and nasty. he has skin problems that make petting him unappealing at best. there are times when i pet him long and good.

    these are usually the times when i am already physically dirty OR times when i FEEL dirty and nasty broken and frail. when i see my own sin and weakness, it is easy to show affection to a dirty dog.

    what a graceful dirty dog he is. most of his problems are a result of my neglect. but he is loyal. he has no problem licking my (figurative) oozing wounds.

     
  • At 10/30/2005 8:27 PM, Blogger CarrieG said…

    i love saint nicky for who he is to you. what a good, merited tribute to a constant, loyal friend whose matted hair is always up for petting. such constancy reminds me of Christ's love, always there, quietly waiting for us to acknowledge it.

    ps: i have a crush on you. and i think nicky can tell.

     
  • At 10/30/2005 11:44 PM, Blogger faith said…

    matt, that's so sweet! i remember nicky. she loves you most. check this out: http://www.myspace.com/bradleyhathaway

    it made me think of you.
    make the most of the mbox. give her my love.
    -faith.

     
  • At 11/06/2005 11:47 PM, Blogger bev said…

    we miss you at poetry matt!! when are you going to come back to it?!?!

    i hope to see you at the slam on wednesday!!

     
  • At 11/11/2005 1:13 PM, Blogger Jerod said…

    poor dog

     

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