Some Faces Were Simply Made for Poetry, and This Poet Proves It
Few faces were made for poetry quite like this one. A lemon and white Basset Hound gazes upward with soulful, red-rimmed eyes, his long golden ears draping past his shoulders like the curls of a romantic poet. His jowls settle softly into a frothy white cravat, and he wears a dark green velvet coat trimmed with gold leaf embroidery along the lapels. Clutched to his chest in a gloved paw is a worn leather-bound book, its pages edged in gold. The background is a moody wash of brown and amber, perfect for someone contemplating sonnets about lost love and dinner.
Basset Hounds come in several color combinations, and lemon and white is one of the softer, paler varieties. The breed was developed in France as a scent hound, with short legs that let hunters follow on foot. Their famous long ears are thought to help sweep scents toward the nose. Bassets are known for being gentle, patient and good-natured, though their independent streak can make training a test of patience. Those droopy eyes and ears need regular cleaning, and keeping them at a healthy weight helps protect their long backs.
Whatever verses this poet is reading, they are surely deep, heartfelt and probably about the tragedy of an empty food bowl. His audience waits breathlessly for the next stanza, and possibly a biscuit.
