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Ivy (10 months)

by Denise Marotta Lopes on Oct 3, 2020 category Furry Friends

she snuffles, she bumbles,
she coughs, and
she fumbles

through woods, and tall grass,
over roots, mud, and
trash

she wags, and she wanders,
she stops, and
she ponders

chews sticks in the street
she sits down
with her treat

cars slow to observe
drivers smile
and swerve

puppy life in the city
‘burbs, woods,
is all pretty

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I appreciate the little things and write about them. I desire to bring hope, encouragement, and—without exception—love.

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        Denise Marotta Lopes

        I appreciate the little things and write about them. I desire to bring encouragement, hope,and—without exception—love.

        denisemarottalopes@gmail.com