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Posie: An Inner Dialogue


Inside


No.

Do you know what this is?

This is my belly.

It is warm under these covers.

I am happy here.

And, look out there.

Do you see that?

That is rain.

Rain is cold and wet.

This does not go with that.


No, seriously, I’m being serious.

You go on without me.

I can hold it.

Or, I can just pee in the corner.

I mean, if I must.

You could put a towel down, you know.


What?

What do you mean, by “Come. Now.”

Wait just a doggone minute.

So not fair.

You are bigger than me.

This is harassment.


Good thing you trained me not to bite.

I’m just saying.


Outside the Front Door


Ok, we’re here.

I have peed.

Are you happy now?

Let’s go back ins . . .


What?

You want me to walk MORE?

Un-uh.

No way.

I’m not budging.

Not another step.

Wait, what did you just say?

You’ll give me what?

Ohhhhhhh! DUCK LIVER.

Ok, well then.

You have a deal.

But, don’t expect me . . .

Oh my GOD!

CAT!!!!!!


On the Path


Sniff.

Sniff.

Sniff, sniff, sniff, sniff.

I should pee here.

I should pee here too.

Oooo, this must be a good spot -- Lancelot and Bad Dog and Marilyn Monroe peed right here.

Ugh.

Who is that other smell?

Bah, Marvin.

He’s SO full of his own smell.

Fancy pants Marvin, marking up the neighborhood.

I pee on you Marvin!

Sniff.

Sniff.

Oh my GOD!

SQUIRREL!!!!!!

Sniff.

Sniff, sniff, sniff, sniff.

STOP PULLING ON ME!

I’M SNIFFING!


Jeezus!

That dude was going FAST!

Hey dude!

Bikes are for the road not the sidewalk!

I sure pawed him off, didn’t I?!

Ugh.

All these feet.

It’s like a meteor shower down here.

Could you just PICK ME UP?

Wait a minute, there it is again, that smell.

Sniff.

Sniff.

Oh my GOD!

BIRD!!!!!!


Rounding Toward Home


Are we there yet?

My legs are tired.

They are short.

Can’t you see how short they are?

That’s it, I’m done.

I’m just going to rest here.

Yes, right here in the middle of the crosswalk.

Why are you dragging me?

That hurts my butt!


No, seriously, I’m being serious.

How far is it?


I didn’t drink enough water.

You’re kidding, right?

Ew!

I am NOT drinking THAT water!

Do you know how many mouths have been in that?


I may not make it.

Just leave me here.

See?

My tongue is hanging out.

More duck liver please.

I need the calories.

What do you mean by “That’s enough for you.”


Am I getting fat??


Almost There


I.

Can.

Not.

Go. One. More. Foot.


But wait, isn’t this almost our street?

Sniff, sniff.

It is!


It is our street!

Weeeeeeeeeeeee!!

Let’s go!

Hurry it up back there!

Whoohooo!!

Last one home is a rotten egg.

Oooooo! That sounds . . .

Could I have a rotten egg when we get home?

Sniff.

Sniff.

Oh my GOD!

RABBIT!!!!!!


Stop pulling!

I can’t help myself.

Do you mind if I roll in this?



Oh my GOD!

I love me some mushy worm.

It smells so good!

OK, I’m done.


No need to yank.

You’re choking me!


Back Inside


Well that was easy.

A little short.

Let’s do it again later.

But first, (yawn, stretch, sprawl) Mmmmm.


This is my belly.

It is warm under these covers.














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