I’ve been asked to and even been tempted to write stories from the perspective of an animal in past. But I just can’t. (Disclaimer: I have a feeling I HAVE done it before, years ago–so many I can no longer remember–but I couldn’t tell you where that writing is.) The point is, I can’t do it anymore. Here’s why.
What if … This is what goes through my mind when I look at my dog and really contemplate what might be going through his head. What if he’s a past human, trapped in the body of a dog for the span of this lifetime? What if he really understands everything I’m doing and saying and he’s judging me?
I know this sounds paranoid, but it’s where my writer’s mind goes. My overactive imagination, if you will. So there it is. I’m afraid that if I start writing from his perspective, I’ll somehow disappear into a void of imagined conversation between the dog and the cat that will end up with me hiding in my room with the door closed, begging for forgiveness and mercy as they scratch and whine, trying to get in. Except of course it’s only because they’re hungry, my logical mind will tell myself.
But what if …?
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February 10, 2018 at 11:15 pm
Totally had me giggling – it’s past 11:00 pm and this post caught me just the right way. Do it. Channel the pet. I think you’ll be fine!
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February 15, 2018 at 11:07 am
Glad it gave you a smile, Susan. 🙂 If I start growling at everyone, you’ll know why. 😉
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February 10, 2018 at 10:00 pm
I get that. I do.
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February 15, 2018 at 11:05 am
Yup.
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February 10, 2018 at 5:41 pm
Oh, lordy, now you have me thinking about whether Puppy Cody is a reincarnated human. Ugh. I have, in fact, written posts as Puppy Cody – maybe that’s why she occasionally gets a little growly with me.
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February 15, 2018 at 11:03 am
Trust me, it’s best not to go too far down that road of thought. 😛 😉 ❤
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February 10, 2018 at 2:42 pm
It could definitely be true for cats. 😉
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February 10, 2018 at 4:25 pm
Haha! Indeed.
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February 10, 2018 at 12:58 pm
I do think animals are more intelligent than people give them credit for and maybe that whine indicates something more than just hunger at times 🙂
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February 10, 2018 at 4:38 pm
Exactly! I’d love to know what they’re really thinking sometimes.
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February 10, 2018 at 12:18 pm
Oh Boy, I think this all the time about the ants that make their way to my sugar. The ‘what ifs’ can get very scary!. Enough to put whatever creativity you want to a perpetual stop. 🙂
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February 10, 2018 at 4:37 pm
Oh no!
I’m kinda glad I’m not alone in my imaginings, but I certainly wouldn’t wish ants on anyone! May they find another home away from yours, my dear.
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February 10, 2018 at 11:38 am
I was planning for my next book to be from my dog’s point of view. I thought it would be easy… Ha! Maybe it will be more of a third person, or third dog? point of view. Logic and stifle the imagination, but a little logic now and then keeps me from going totally nuts.
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February 10, 2018 at 11:39 am
meant to write, logic CAN stifle… moving too fast.
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February 10, 2018 at 11:42 am
Third dog point of view – I love that! 😀 And yes, I’m with you on logic keeping me from going nuts. I’d be lost without it. 😛
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February 10, 2018 at 11:37 am
I love your imagination, Linda!
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February 10, 2018 at 11:40 am
Thanks, Dan. 😀
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February 10, 2018 at 11:31 am
💜🌹
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February 10, 2018 at 11:40 am
❤ 😀
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February 10, 2018 at 11:31 am
You amaze me on some of your thoughts. I’m going to have to read your writing about sex. Wait! I won’t get scared, will I? 😀
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February 10, 2018 at 11:40 am
I’ll try to keep away from doggy style. 😉 You should be good.
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February 10, 2018 at 11:43 am
Thanks.
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February 10, 2018 at 11:43 am
😀
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February 10, 2018 at 11:04 am
🐶
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February 10, 2018 at 11:06 am
😀
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