Laura Stamps is a poet and novelist and the author of over 60 books. Most recently: THE GOOD DOG (Prolific Pulse Press, 2023), ADDICTED TO DOG MAGAZINES (Impspired, 2023), and MY FRIEND TELLS ME SHE WANTS A DOG (Kittyfeather Press, 2023). She is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize nomination and 7 Pushcart Prize nominations.  

Adult Supervision Haiku

At Petco I see 

discount coupons for Hazel’s 

food. Grab some. Grab more.



Bought Hazel a cute 

raincoat and hat. Pink. Does she 

like it? Of course not.



That adorable 

dog figurine on Etsy. 

Vintage. Bought it. Score!



Shopping is my crack. 

Adult supervision. That’s 

what I need. Now. Help!