The little dog stands alert
looking for
something to bark at.
Most of the
time there’s nothing
and he is
disappointed.
Looking for
something to bark at
takes
concentration and grit,
and he is
disappointed
if he goes
in without uttering a sound.
Taking
concentration and grit,
he plans for
the next time he goes out.
If he goes
in without uttering a sound,
there is
nothing to be rewarded for.
He plans for
the next time he goes out.
Most of the
time there’s nothing.
There is
nothing to be rewarded for.
The little
dog stands alert.
© Julianne
Carlile
