Gerhard Munthe, Norwegian
“Frankly, I’m Not Surprised You Haven’t Treed Any Squirrels Yet Today. You’re Too Much in Your Own Head. Remember, You Don’t Have Time To Think Out There, Rusty. Just React,” 1886
Oil on canvas
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/// Alf has foam at his mouth sitting here
next to Astrid, who shows him no fear.
No, her dog isn’t mad,
but he did make her sad
when he lapped up her whole mug of beer.
/// Years ago, Alf had vanished (or fled).
“Your dog’s fine.” Astrid’s parents had said.
“He has come to no harm,
now he lives on a farm.”
(For five years she’d assumed Alf was dead.)
/// Astrid now, to this farm’s been invited,
and by accident, they’ve reunited.
To their former strong bond
Alf does not now respond,
and her love for him goes unrequited.
/// Some may think Astrid’s fancies are sick,
but she could try an alternate trick.
The shy pooch may prefer
peanut butter to her,
(if she thinks that her dog’s worth a lick).
/// This girl’s boyfriend may have a few kinks.
He imagines his girl is a minx.
Of her major at school
he thought, “Animal”… cool!
Ah, but “Husbandry.” (Not what he thinks.)