tiktik
tika
tik –
Staccato click
of claws
on gravel, grass, stone.
Clink and jingle
of tags,
oval and oblong;
steel burnishing
brass.
Metronomic wag
of tail.
Four fleet feet,
a scant ten pounds,
she sets a lively pace
and pulls me
— up —
the MoUnTaIn.
— C.Birde, 9/17
5 Comments
Beautiful pooch. Love her markings. And the poem is to die for.
Thank you, Robert 🙂 She’s a wonderful companion — full of enthusiasm and strong opinions! I feel like I recall you have a small dog, also. They have no real understanding of their size in relation to the rest of the world! It’s inspiring…and, sometimes, worrisome!
We have two Chihuahuas, both of which believe they’re much bigger than they are. Much fun!
I love this so much!! your words so well describe your experience with Josie…. I can feel it!!!!!
and the photo is absolutely wonderful!!!!
Thank you, Colleen 🙂 This one was knocking around in my head for a bit before it settled down to cooperate (much like Josie, herself!)