A Visit to the Vet

Yes, these animals that we come to love,

Already listening for the sound of when,

Wait patiently for the next human move.

They have no notion of the now and then.

A passing visit to the friendly vet,

A needle's pricking and the final minute.

There are no memories to forget.

They lack all concept of a now and then.

This is their world and we are in it,

Already listening for the sound of when.

P.S. Not to worry—Muggs is fine! Visits to the vet are referenced generically in these lines.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026