my Cairn Terriers
huge dogs in little bodies
be very afraid

silly little Cairns  
came to me on July fourth
my life's greatest joy

my precious Ozzie
claims all our fine possessions
he takes care of me

angelic Dumpling
kisses, love, bright blonde muscle
face like a flower

so smart my Ozzie
affectionate cuddle Cairn
why did you bite me?

timid with Ozzie
has never met a stranger
my fearless Dumpling

the Cairn Terrier - shy, fierce,
small, great, smart, funny
such a conundrum

Dumpling is a queen
here's a pillow for her head
is she spoiled? no, Cairn

comic dogs for sure
I can't help but laugh at you
the loves of my life

pups, did you do that?
you appear so innocent
wish I were a Cairn

Spring thunder and fire
Ozzie and Dumpling react
scare this storm away

Spring storm approaches
the puppies prepare for rain
let's dance in the mud

frowsy little Cairns
you slept in my bed last night
so reassuring

I beg for more treats
shameless manipulator
innate Cairn guile

I will have my way
stubbornness is a virtue
every Cairn knows that

see that fat squirrel?
I chase him around the yard
we know it's a game

Dumpling so patient
Ozzie begs and barks,  funny
they will both get food

I have been good today
life is too quiet.  I must
stretch and chase a rat

I did not do that
oh yes, I believe you did
she will never know

I did a bad thing
this time she caught me.  oh well
I like my kennel

so adorable
I get away with murder
when will they catch on?

a plane flies over
sounds so much like thunder noise
I must bark like wild

Winter is quite cold
my fur coat is natural
Cairns are so clever

my little clown Cairns
your eyes belie your depth.  you
own me heart and soul

it's finally Spring
Cairns so full of energy
mischief entices

a new Cairn puppy
you are asking for trouble
and a lot of love

For Logan:
our mom sails a boat
we wear fancy life jackets
are we proud or what?

For Auntie Jean:
such a fine artist
her paintings make us happy
whimsy and color!

I am rescue Cairn
my new family loves me
full heart, full tummy

peaceful joyous place
Rainbow Bridge awaits us all
we will meet you there

a Cairn needs a job
I guard home and two food bowls
too busy to eat

something is amiss
Dumpling weighs more than I do
crafty Cairn sister

For Marie and Trapper:
Ozzie loves Trapper
long distance relationship
match made in heaven

sleep so innocent
you could fool some people
but I know your truth

two wild rapscallions
you want a ride to PetsMart?
not in this lifetime

a proud service Cairn
see their faces brighten when
I come in their rooms

such a vocal Cairn
happy growl, mad growl, sad growl
mom can understand

I like to pretend
it's fun to be the baby
legally blonde Cairn

For Barb and Princess Cricket:
this is a secret
the one who has the most treats
gets the most kisses

favorite of all
my bed.  made just for a Cairn
pillow all around

so soft and comfy
my bed hugs me like a friend
it's Cairn luxury

mom picked out my bed
the postman brought it to me
my Christmas present

I have Cairn vision
old, young, fat, thin, plain, pretty,
sick, well.  I love you

in out in out in
busy Cairn.  Dog door saves my
humans' sanity

who is that snoring?
feminine little Dumpling
just like her mother

our quality time
evening lying on the couch
Ozzie sleeps on my chest

For Carol, Jan, Weaver, Ouija & Beamer:
my brothers were lost
a little girl brings so much
now I rule the roost

exquisite beauty
electric happiness my
gentle sweet Ozzie

high jumping Cairn dog
almost to the counter top
I am spring loaded!

Hair enough for three
bright, multicolor, shiny
why is Dumpling bald?

For Kat and Fiona:
(For those who don't  know,
Spicey is Fiona's birth mother)
Spicey little Mom
who is that strawberry blonde?
precious Fiona

got the itchies bad
clean the baseboards with my face
handy cairn dust mop

please take me to work
I'll bite the bad patients for
you make you laugh

a ride in the car
we came, we saw, we kenneled
those were suitcases

words I understand
treat, take a pill, go to bed,
walk, outside, my name

we have good taste.  we
ate mom's shoes.  we only ate
her new favorites

mom comes home to me
cram my head down in her purse
take all the kleenex

Thursday, April 18, 2002

going for a walk
everybody knows us.  the
big dogs are afraid

when will mom be home?
life begins when we hear the
garage door go up

kick like a bunny
Dumpling you hurt me.  I have
the bruises to show

no more shorts for me
too many scars on my legs
Ozzie's bites are deep

cold nose poke.  and again!
what do you want?  you know
how much I love you

funnest game spit wads
make them wet and slimy they
fly so far that way

I ate the Kleenex
did you need it?  it will all
come out in the yard

I peed on mom's leg
now she belongs to me.  she
smells so delicious

your sleep so funny
snore, stretch, kick, bark, jump,
 wriggle nose in my armpit

soulful deep brown eyes
natural black eyeliner
Cairn and blonde is great!

For Cynthia, Chelsea, 
and Mickey Mantle Man:
Mom pulls our hair our
she calls it stripping.  let's hope
she's in a weird phase

Is that a Greenie?
give it to me now.  Cairns are
not known for patience

Terrible black storm
I broke free.  cold, soaked, alone,
hurt. mom will find me

peace and quiet. feels
strange Cairns have only been gone
for a few minutes

Dumpling stays in bed late
Ozzie up early.  thinks Dad's
cornflakes are God's gift

so many good friends
visit home to home.  Cairns there
Same but different

For Joyce, Samantha and Sabrina:
Cairn, Westie and mom
Brina and mom have problem hips
both doing well now

For Joy and Gracie:
Some Cairns have a job
Gracie made soaker hoses

for fun free of charge
Matriarch Gracie
taught the young Cairns well.  Rascal
is made of mischief

you pull weeds.  I bark
and bite your hands.  you will get
tired of this game soon

you are so helpless
must guard you always.  bash that
door open with my head

why did you fall off
the potty.  head is hard, not
hurt.  only way to check

Ozzie our discount
dog worth millions in my heart
love to tease that Cairn

puppies chewed corners
off cabinets.  fresh new look
in kitchen design

Ozzie and Dumpling
redecorated.  not quite
my taste.  classic Cairn

little Cairn girl looks
forlorn.  I would give my life
to make you happy

you went into fast
reverse.  you made me step on
you silly Cairn girl
 

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