‘Harry’s Message’
Apr 23, 2019
Joe and Beth McDonald submitted this poem, "translated from dog language," as a message from their recently departed Westie, Harry, who enjoyed his walks in Onset over the last 15 years.
Harry’s message
Put your whole face
into the Queen Anne’s lace
and move slowly round
this next bend
your bend
Practice being in the walk
not just on it
Climb benches
Sit butt to butt
Look out at the sea
and race for the fun
not the goal
The breeze is for sniffing
what’s here
Hold all heads with both palms
rub all ears and shoulders
dig in the dirt
roll on the grass
eat a cookie at ACE
Life is a sweet ride