Beguiling is the smile and sidelong glance That gives me pause and comfort through the day: My source of joy and sweet utterances So never in a day I walk astray. I find myself in love and in a trance When we lay cozy at the break of day. Your coat, so warm and sweet--so soon I prance For an early walk--makes me light and gay. I like it best when your lips part sweetly, Your ears perk up to listen without haste, And with your tongue, slosh me up completely In the mornings, your mood is at its best. As I groom for work, you whimper meekly— Man's staunch companion, you're by far the best. © selma
Who is Argos?
Argos is one of the most beloved dogs in literature. Argos is Odysseus’ dog in “The
Odyssey,” and he plays a small but important role in the book. When Odysseus returns
home to Ithaca after 20 years, Argos is the only one who recognizes him.
Argos is one of the first dogs ever to be named in Western literature.
And isn’t that a lovely name for man’s best friend?
This sonnet is written for W3 Prompt #58: Wea’ve Written Weekly for
. The PoW this week is Braden of Caffeinated Philosophy
who asks us to write according to this prompt:
Braden’s prompt guidelines
- Write: A) a sonnet, OR: B) a villanelle on the theme of: an animal, plant, or object, describing its qualities or what can be learned from it.
I hope I worked the prompt the right way. Thanks, Braden and everyone
for reading.
Note: The rhyme in the end couplet is in the style of John Keats. (¿!?)
I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.
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A lovely tribute to the most beloved pet of humans
Argos needed a sonnet today. Thanks Sadje. Blessings.
You’re welcome
Beautiful post.
Thank you, Raj. Xo
It’s the best name, Selma. I feel so thrilled that you brought in the Odyssey. Poor Penelope… Your sonnet just sung. It felt so nice to read.
The best name, right! So happy you enjoyed the sonnet. Blessings.
Beautiful! I smiled reading it. 😁
I didn’t know about Argos before, so thank you, too, for that knowledge. I should read the Odyssey one day…
Braden. You smiled. I love that. Thanks for the wonderful prompt. Blessings. Xoxo
You’ve captured the companionship between man and dog. (K)
A lovely companionship for sure. So much to learn from these creatures. Always honored by your presence, K. Blessings.
You honoured Argos and many other humans’best friends with this lovely sonnet, Selma. Simply, too good!
Dog lover that you are, I am so happy to know you enjoyed this. Bless you and your pup. xoxo
❤️❤️❤️
Definitely a (wo)man’s best friend ❤️
Yes, yes. A wo(man’s) bestie. XoXo
Simply lovely.
I appreciate you. Blessings.
a lovely poem on Argos and yes to our best friends Selma! ❣️
What a joy and to have have these furry creatures around. Thanks, Cindy. Blessings.
Yes, such gifts!❣️
Man’s best friend – now we know the origins! A lovely sonnet Selma!!
Thanks soooo much, Muri. I bless you. xoxo
They are definitely man’s best friend! 😍
Bestest. Thanks for reading and commenting, Belladonna. I appreciate you. All refreshed from you trip… I bless you. A new week begins. Hope all is well and lovely on your end. xoxo
Thank you Selma, I’m still trying to recover. LOL
You need a vacation after your vacation. hahaha.
Yes!🤣🤣🤣
oh NO! Cuteness OVERLOAD!
😀 <3
This is so well written, Selma!
Much love,
David
Overload… hehe. Thanks. Have a lovely new week my friend. Blessings.
Selma ~ hi! 👋🏻
I just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by the funny and talented Lesley Scoble is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2023/06/14/w3-prompt-59-weave-written-weekly/
Enjoy 😁
~David
A wonderful poem 🐕 Thank you for the info about Argos 🙏🌹