the miniature dog yaps at his heels
ruining an otherwise delightful stroll
the sun is out the sky is blue
the trail provides a mountain view
each step he takes brings him closer
the whereto and wherefrom do not matter
the dance itself creates his day
each moment a circle along his way
his story propels him toward the edge
the dog leaps and barks before the ledge
(work in progress, November 4, 2013)
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