Rare opportunity.....

There is something about summer,
bringing excitement and thrills.
Ice pops, ice cream, cool fruit drinks,
a day at the beach and nightime chills.

Playing outside, laying in cool green grass,
stalking birds feeding high up in the trees.
Sure wish that we could climb or fly,
running out of breath following bees.

Barking at strangers on foot and on bikes,
causing a raucous with lots of devastation.
Then there are cars that sparkle and shine,
we like the red ones for added attention.

Chasing and capturing sprinkler water,
as it spits and spurts all over the ground.
Sometimes missing and becoming soaked,
getting very dizzy spinning around.

A rare opportunity to be who we are,
no frills, no dresses, no lace, or bow.
Forget the rules, no shaking hands,
skip the brushing, just enjoying the flow.

It has been awfully hot and this feels good,
cool and refreshing, soaked down to our hide.
Now we are ready to take a short trip,
not to the park, but to the beach we ride.

Bring the doggie bag filled with cold water,
doggles, hats, blanket, towels, and treat.
Remember to bring our doggie life jackets,
never know who or what we will meet.

Afternoon chasing balls, digging in wet sand,
meeting new friends, skirting the shore.
Sneezing when sand crystals enter the nose,
but a never-ending quest searching for more.

Being pushed around by incoming waves,
gasping for air being rolled on land.
Shaking head to tail to remove salt water,
being gently picked up by a loving hand.

Curious tiny creatures scamper about,
fiddler crabs, horseshoe crabs, things that swim.
A rainbow of shells we collect like flowers,
but it looks like this day is beginning to grow dim.

This day was filled with happiness and sunshine,
a late night bubble bath filled with toys.
A drink and biscuits, hugs and kisses,
clean puppy jammies for girls, not boys.

Written by:
Karen Palumbo
Photography by:
Robert Palumbo
8/15/2011 © All rights reserved