The dog was spread out
like a mat on the floor
His tongue hanging out
for water chilled and cool
Dreaming of icy lands
Made his mouth water
The fly swooped down and
made away with the drop!
The dog’s learnt his lesson
He’s become a smart guy
He dreams lovely dreams
With his mouth closed!
![Dog Dream [Illustration by Shinod AP]](/media/poems-79_1_hu_fa3bacd287b62686.webp)
Word treasure
- chilled
- — very cool, not hot
- swooped
- — moved quickly downward
- mat
- — a flat piece of fabric for sitting
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