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I’ve Started Treating Myself Like a Dog

This morning, I smiled at myself
in the mirror. I stroked and patted
my belly and said

who’s a good a girl?

6 thoughts on "I’ve Started Treating Myself Like a Dog"

Sylvia Ahrens says:

June 10, 2019 at 8:46 pm

For some beautifully strange reason, this poem is just what I needed today! Thanks!

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- Bianca Bargo says:
  
  June 10, 2019 at 8:54 pm
  
  So glad!
  
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Renee Rigdon says:

June 10, 2019 at 8:52 pm

LOVE. THIS.

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- Bianca Bargo says:
  
  June 10, 2019 at 8:55 pm
  
  Thanks, Renee! ?
  
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HB Elam says:

June 10, 2019 at 11:04 pm

BIG MOOD and good advice

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Ladetra Morgan says:

May 4, 2020 at 8:26 am

Love this!
It reminds me of Carolyn Kaiser’s poem “bitch.”

This short piece is SO empowering! Thank you for writing!

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