“Josie” — C.Birde, 9/17
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
Nightjars & Damselflies 
Beautiful pooch. Love her markings. And the poem is to die for.
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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!
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We have two Chihuahuas, both of which believe they’re much bigger than they are. Much fun!
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I love this so much!! your words so well describe your experience with Josie…. I can feel it!!!!!
and the photo is absolutely wonderful!!!!
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Thank you, Colleen 🙂 This one was knocking around in my head for a bit before it settled down to cooperate (much like Josie, herself!)
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