Long way home

We moved up the mountain. The height matched the vertical. The trail was rocky, rolling under my shoes.

You kept up with us. Your little, old paws padding through. Tongue hung out and a grin on your face.

Back at camp, everyone is exhausted. And you made it all the way. So tired is your body, splayed out on the bed. But so happy are the dreams dancing in your head.

To my buddies…

Dogs are such an unexpected wonder.

Never could I have predicted the amount of joy,
warmth and boundless love
they bring me.

How they care about all the small things,
and the simplest
that make them happy.

Snuggles and cuddles,
to my favorite two.