2014 Dragon2th Renga-February

Every footprint in the snow
adds to my map
where it's slippery or not
2-1-14 RD


canine assistance
assures safe passage
to and from mailbox  
2-1-14 SM2


the snow must be
getting serious-
a Saint Bernard on the street
2-1-14 RD

no cape needed
canines rush in
and save the day
2-1-14 SM2

shaggy white dog
this sweater is just
so I can see you in the snow
2-2-14 RD

augmented attire
sometimes silly, sometimes not
canines still love you  
2-2-14 SM2

A path dug through the snow
but Chihuahuas
will not go out
2-2-14 RD

rational thinking
snow higher than canines
send the cat out first
2-2-14 SM2

the dog
pokes her nose
down every footprint
2-3-14 RD

identity confirmed
proper smells in place
now...it's..playtime!
2-3-14 SM2

Whose footprints?
the dog sticks her nose
in every hole in the snow
2-3-14 RD

i know where you've been...
eating out...yesterday...yes?
more than chicken here
2-3-14 SM2

Take-out ribs
the dog suffers
in the back seat
2-3-14 RD

we can discuss
this minor infraction
whilst you bring me steak
2-3-14 SM2

just as I try
to step over
the dog leaps up
2-3-14 RD

no worries
i'll carry that box of food
it's the least i can do
2-3-14 SM2

I could help you
with those groceries
real quick
2-4-14 RD

things are placed just so...
the cat confusticated
doing the crossword
2-4-14 SM2

tired of puzzles
the cat
shreds the paper
2-5-14 RD

attempts at collage
somewhat hampered...
no cat friendly adhesives  
2-5-14 SM2

Redecorated
with colorful confetti
that used to be the mail
2-6-14 RD

selective shredding
bills first...coupons afterwards
such a good kitty
2-6-14 SM2


kitten
it's too cold to go out
just like an hour ago
2-7-14 RD

bundle both cat and self
into the chill, and crunching snow
to the road, then back again
kitten...see, i told you so
2-7-14 SM2

toppled furniture-
what invisible monster
has scared the cats?
2-8-14 RD

deceptive ruse
pointing paws towards others
...maybe the horse?
2-8-14 SM2


on one side of the street
ravens complain
on the other jays scream
2-9-14 RD

bushy tailed squirrels
broker temporary truce
tenuous at best
2-9-14 SM2

quiet house
each cat to his own bed
cup of tea and a book
2-10-14 RD

silent signals
cats feigning sleep
adventure brewing
2-10-14 SM2


olympics are good lap time
soaking up the warmth
fuel for feline frolic
2-11-14 RD

acrobatic flight
table to chair then curtain
brilliant performance
2-11-14 SM2

Don't go to work-
I am using
those shoelaces
2-12-14 RD

barefoot...naked toes
open invitation
cats investigate
2-12-14 SM2


cold feet
blanket not good enough
cat warms perfectly
2-14-14 RD

winter storm warning
cats call for reinforcements
toes now quite toasty
2-14-14 SM2

cold wind
making liars
of the Weather Channel
2-15-14 RD

horses remind us
weather is fickle
not so with horses
2-15-14 SM2

horses napping-
at last a sunny day
ice turns into mud
2-16-14 RD

horsey dreams
running...thunder of hooves
open fields...free
2-16-14 SM2

riding through the woods-
it's clear sometimes
you miss the racetrack
2-16-14 RD

better surroundings
woodsy smells...abundant squirrels
who needs ribbons here
2-16-14 SM2

walking the trail
snapping turtle
is a show-stopper
2-17-14 RD

slight detour
surly caretaker
a lot on his shoulders
2-17-14 SM2

peace returns
gurgling brook louder
than hissing turtle retreating
2-18-14 RD

overhead commentary...
crows all but laughing
woodland drama
2-18-14 SM2

hawk flips her tail
imperiously
as the ravens laugh
2-19-14 RD

smaller creatures
cloistered in burrows
till feathered banter wanes
2-19-14 SM2

hawk on the barn roof
both mice
and cats take cover
2-21-14 RD

momentary truce
peril binds brothers of fur
as hawk leaves...game on
2-22-14 SM2

rabbit footprints
on the melting edges-
shaded snow
2-23-14 RD

winter scrub
earthy scents
morning walk
2-23-14 SM2

new snow
hiking out to get frisbee
not fetched by dog
2-23-14 RD

watching from porch
tails are wagging
losing bet...cat pays  
2-23-14 SM2

cheerful dog
kittens always after
his wagging tail
2-24-14 RD

guardian and protector
no harm to those in need...
of playful distractions
2-24-14 SM2

old dog
a great kitten toy
makes a good pillow
2-26-14 RD

time to sleep
canine whispered lullaby
kittens enthralled
2-26-14 SM2

snow tomorrow-
today cats and dogs
blinking drowsy in the sun
2-28-14 RD

on the couch with remote
lack of thumbs not an issue
cats and dogs...soap operas
2-28-14 SM2

Home sick-
husband asleep on the couch
surrounded by cats
2-28-14 RD

attentive to needs
collective purring engaged
popcorn would be nice
2-28-14 SM2

why go out?
You have cozy cats
and Netflix
2-28-14 RD