Lately I’ve found a new pastime that is almost addictive. With little snips of blunt-nosed scissors I have been trimming my dog’s hair, enjoying the satisfaction of a slow transformation while nurturing his trust and patience. I don’t have stranger privileges or the physical restraints of a professional groomer. I am one of his parents…each hair is taken with his consent.
under surveillance
falling with each snip
his fine hair
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #3: Janice’s latest #haibun!
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Thank you, Frank 🙂
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I can connect very strongly with this haiku for my dog and also when I watch my hair cutter in the mirror as she snips away.
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Seeing Maggie being trimmed could be quite absorbing given her abundance of hair 🙂
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