A little mess was made
And yet the consequences
Were not staged

They came in rolling waves
Bringing pain
Then peace

Breaking on the cheek
Grinding all the way
To aching, hurtful feet

Not sure what to do
Comfort, scold or
let be, let do

The consequences
When
A little mess is made.
~ Patrice

Golden in Trouble ~ Illustration by Patrice for Dogs In Canada Magazine

© Patrice Clarkson – 2018