Dog Logic

The evening sun shines level across flat snow.
The light is blinding,
but as I go
for some reason I am feeling blessed.

My dog has no patience for delay.
He knows it's cold
and even in his thick black coat,
he pulls for home.

His important facts relate to food.
He knows
that when he gets home
he’ll be fed.

Delayed gratification is not for dogs
who lunge and snatch quickly
what's good.

And I want to think his eyes
are bright with love!