Some weeks it takes me ages to come up with a Poetry Friday post. Other times it’s easy. This week was one of those.
Last Friday, as I read and commented on fellow Poetry Friday-er Kimberley Hutmacher‘s poem about her granddaughter’s Blanket Buddy (you can read her poem here), the opening line of my own rhyme about my own blanket came to me. See, although I am maybe too old (what? never!) to carry a blanky around me, I DO have a ruggy, which I make good use of cold days to snuggle on my recliner. So, I just had to write about it. Then, as I wondered how to get a good photo of my rug to go with my words, I remembered that only a week before I had snapped a photo of Murphpup who, very naughtily, had borrowed my rug for a hug of his own. Perfect!
Here’s the result.
The guilty look on his face is because he was caught – but how could I growl at a (slightly scruffy but nevertheless cute) face like that? And its is very wintry here at the moment.
This week’s Poetry Friday roundup is hosted by Mary-Lee at A Year of Reading. I’m snuggled up under my rug, ready to explore lots of poetic goodness. 
Yes, I can see it would be hard to get mad at that snuggly pup! Your ruggy looks very soft. Glad you are keeping warm! Like Mary Lee, I prefer cool weather and am looking forward to needing a blanket 🙂
I’m one of those people who is greatly comforted by being wrapped, so I have blankets everywhere–including near my feet under my desk where one comes in handy on cold, cold, winter days (and two pairs of socks aren’t enough). Today it’s in the 80s, so I’m blanket-less at the moment!
Sally, your poem and you pup are adorable! Snuggling is the best way thing to do on a cold winter day. Like Mary Lee, I’m looking forward to cooler, snuggling weather!
My Buster has his huggy rug. Great poem and photo.
Thanks Jone.My little dog had to be clipped recently to remove some tangles so now he has a jacket as well as the frequent loan of my rug.
Such a sweet face! And I love the idea of a rug (we’d say blanket!) giving anyone a hug. Perfect! I hope you’ll join in my bird poem challenge in two weeks time. Cheers!
Such a sweet face! I’d want to climb right in with him! I love the idea of a blanket (or rug as you call it! 🙂 giving anyone a hug. Perfect. Cheers! And I hope you’ll join in my bird poem challenge in two weeks.
Thanks Christie. Off to check out your bird challenge!
I am trying to imagine being cold now.. It was too hot to sleep last night, and it is trying to do it again today. So a snuggly blanky is not so easy to imagine! Loved your poem and cute pup!
I would gladly send you some of my cold in exchange for your warm. I’m definitely a summer person, but the ruggy does compensate somewhat.
I couldn’t growl at that face either! Everyone loves a good snuggle in a cozy blanket. 😊
They sure do, Jane!
Such an adorable photo that I would have thought it was your pup’s rug except for your words. Why shouldn’t you have your own blanket? 🙂
Thanks Brenda. A ruggie/blankie helps cut heating costs, if nothing else 🙂
What a fun poem! It makes me long for cool nights to snuggle up with a fuzzy blanket–and some warm hugs!
Thanks Kay. Happy to share my blankie.
You know what? I never had a blankie or a ruggy as a kid….but after my mom passed, the couch throw she crocheted for me became a blanket I sleep with every night and take on every trip. Years ago, when she was still alive, I destroyed that blanket in an apartment sized washing machine. She patched it up….and it kinda looks like a Frankenstein blanket which makes me love it all the more. All that’s to say, I get it! I love when the weather is cool enough to snuggle up with my mom’s blanket. Now go give that cute dog some luv from me!
Oh Linda, your blanket sounds like a perfect link to your mom. Thanks for sharing.
Cute! But those eyes… 😀 (Feeling a wee-bit chill here of a night this week. A few frosts, even. But holding onto my grass right close to the house. (The benefits of building on a little hill.))
Gosh – frost up your way! We have actually missed out on frost so far this year, because it’s been soo wet and blustery. I’d like to send some of the rain east, where the drought is.
I know it won’t make me popular with the Summer Lovers, but I’m looking forward to cold weather and a good snuggle with a book and a blanky! Fun poem (cute dog)!
I’m not really a winter person, Mary Lee, but I do love a good snuggle. Thanks for dropping by.
I have a favorite ‘ruggy’ for those cold days, and the granddaughters fight over it when they visit. Love that your dog stole a hug in that rug, Sally! Very cute!
Yes, my rug gets ‘borrowed’ too – mostly by resident young adults. Thanks for visiting Linda.
I’d like to wrap your “snuggly rug” poem around me on a cold day–it’s delightful Sally. What a cute doggie you have, he reminds me of a dog I had as a child–how could anyone be angry at a face like that, keep warm and thanks!
Thanks for visiting Michelle. I’m glad to share the warmth – and the doggy memories 🙂
Snuggling in a blanket on a chilly day is the best! Don’t you just love when a post comes together naturally with little effort? By the way, I love your photo with your naughty dog, who looks cozy but guilty, too!
Yes, Molly, it is great when our muse just shows up with something ready-made. My dog is as mischievous as he looks 🙂