1. Bitch By Carolyn Kizer 2. When we meet after all these years 3. I say to the bitch inside me dont start growling 4. Nice to see you 5. The bitch starts barking hysterically 6. Where are your manners?... 7. How are the children? 8. A look like the old days 9. She begins to whimper 10. Keep your distance 11. Fine, Im just fine 12. She slobbers and grovels 13. I am her mistress 14. She remembers she came running 15. Small careless kindnesses 16. Casual cruelties 17. Ultimate dismissal 18. Its nice to know you are doing so well 19. Not like the well-groomed pets 20. Give my regards to your wife 21. You gag as I drag you off by the scruff 22. Goodbye! Goodbye!