Sitting

Watching an abundance of
Animal Planet
until I'm sure my cats have every
disease
known to man.

Throwing a pink ball in the
heat
being chased by a black lab
who is OCD about small round
things.

Eating the rest of the salted
almonds
in the cupboard before I attack
the lowfat
Cheez-Its.

Staring at the sleeping tan lab
snoring
her contentment despite the metal
bar
in her leg.

Passing 13 hours
in this quiet way
thinking
reading
writing
in a house decorated
with art and doggy
toys.

Passing life by
sitting soundless and
seeing the possibility
in slobbery kisses and
canine silence.