Old Dogs and Old Men

18 Apr 2021

Jaybird
They sit in packs in the park,
recalling the times when
they inspired fearful respect 
by their presence
and inherent wildness
as they went about their day,
barking and growling,
laughing and cursing,
loudly audacious.
Some snarls were practiced,
some came easily,
as they sought to fend off rivals
and appeal to the ladies
as dangerous boys.
Now as they throw down their cards
or painfully roll over
to have their bellies scratched,
the few ladies who notice 
murmur condescendingly
“sweetheart” or “darling”
and quickly move on in neither
fear nor anticipation.
So young dogs and young men,
enjoy today’s sunrise,
because tomorrow’s 
sunset will come.

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Jaybird

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