The Dog Who Fell to Earth

This is a very funny picture of a melancholy little dog who has had a string of bad luck. I commented on the photo to the effect he reminded me of David Bowie in "The Man Who Fell to Earth" where he plays an extra-terrestrial who feels alone, dejected, and mad at the world. Below is a fun poem inspired by the photo and the exchange between me and the photographer/dog owner.


Biding his time
waiting for the cup of sadness to brim
before unleashing his terrible power
upon an unsuspecting humanity

Howl at the moon if you must
the irony will not save you.