Connected

The neighbor's dog comes
Running to greet me, my
Heart leaps, recognizing
Connection. All creatures
Large and small, as that
Sappy Brit put it. I saw
The TV series, never did
Read the book. My thrill
As I pet her head is also
Sappy. Sappy and happy at
Her enthusiasm, bestowed
Quickly, and forgotten as
She trots out to sunshine,
A happy tail still wagging

Old friends

We were girls together 60 years ago
Today, we can still connect and our
Talk weaves a rug of oft forgotten
Memories, long life news, and there
Are newer topics to reveal, discuss
Debate. I remember, then it's yours
To recall, or correct my recollection.
As I remember it was always thus,
Even 60 years ago, when first we met,
Conversed, discussed, debated. Yes
There's nothing new under the sun,
As the saying goes, and lots new to
Share, and chew on, now that time,
So much time, has passed. Tonight
Feels as if 60 years were yesterday