It is bitter cold today yet the dog stands at the door, tail wagging, and with an eager look. It is time for his daily walk. Rather than disappoint, I begin to bundle up. After donning boots, heavy coat, scarf, wooly hat, and gloves, I turn to see the cat lazily step onto her bed and curl into a contented ball. Reluctantly, I step into the frigid air for the walk. We return later with me frozen and the dog prancing happily. After the process of discarding my winter garb, I notice the cat still curled on her bed, turned slightly now on her side, and a grin on her face.
daylong rain
stretching into night . . .
restless dog
— Dan Hardison
Photo by Dan Hardison
Wilmington, North Carolina
Haibun, Contemporary Haibun Online - January 2014, vol 9 no 4
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