Darby Jean
What’s wrong with Darby Jean?
She does not have much fun.
She sits and sleeps and dreams,
No running in the sun.
Darby Jean used to eat
Bowl after bowl of food.
She doesn’t eat much now.
Doesn’t she know it’s good?
Darby Jean walks just fine
On her legs in the front,
But her legs in the back
Wiggle, wobble, and won’t.
Darby Jean stumps her toes
When she forgets and runs.
Some gunky goo heals them
When Darby Jean is done.
Darby Jean’s little nubs
Were toenails and black fur.
Would she be all better
After a pedicure?
Darby Jean can’t jump high,
So she sleeps on the floor.
I want her on the bed,
It’s big enough for four.
I love my Darby Jean,
Wish she wasn’t wimpy.
What’s wrong with Darby Jean?
Her back legs are gimpy.
She smiles, says she’s sorry,
Darby Jean, my best friend,
But I don’t really care,
We’re sisters to the end.
To Darby Jean from Lucy Charlene
September 4, 2009
