Chico – Page 9 – Poetry & More

I’ll help you work.

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Roosters in stereo

One of the first things I do in the morning, Cheekie has to go pee. Forewarning. As we trek through the yard, his bladder about to bombard – the ground in lots of different places. Multiple spaces. A sound fills the morning air. Do they dare? Back and forth. From across the creek. Every dayContinue reading “Roosters in stereo”

Chico the Pirate?

I’ll wait here

Sick days

I went to the doctor, GP. This event was anything but free. With the introduction of covid, I had to see. This thing started out as a throat tickle. Now, I’m in quite the pickle. Dry hacking cough, turned into nasty wet cough. I know there wasn’t an elephant sitting on my chest. Maybe aContinue reading “Sick days”

The Climb

On top of the mountain, I climb. To see what I can see. The view is amazing up here. The climb was a little difficult. It was squishy. It moved and made strange noises. Did I tickle you on the way up? Did I step in places I shouldn’t have stepped? Places that caused youContinue reading “The Climb”

Big Mouth

December 1998 Gemmy Industries invented Big Mouth Billy Bass the animatronic singing fish. He belted out “Take me to the River” in grand fashion. By the early 2000’s, Billy had us rolling in Wal-Mart aisles every where with laughter. I have an indoor dog, Chico. He is house broken which means many, many walks. IContinue reading “Big Mouth”

One more Christmas Card

Temporary Freedom

100 words One pleasant fall evening, I decided to build a spice rack. After gathering my supplies, I hooked up my dog then got busy. Unbeknownst to me, a humanless dog went strolling by. With the strength of a Shetland Pony, my 10 pound chihuahua broke his lead. Fat girl; armed with a cellphone flashContinue reading “Temporary Freedom”