She’d walk like that when she was upset – long strides and single-minded. Dactyl in those moments stayed back. Oh, his human wasn’t mean or anything, but he knew she needed alone time … moments to get the sourness out of her system after she’d been nearly poisoned by “man-rage”.They walked along the tracks, which had been unused for years. Then suddenly she turned:
“Hey Dactyl old boy, let’s go visit Jen and Spondee.” She said in her happy voice that Dactyl loved so much. He yapped his approval.
a brisk walk
leaving woes behind
woman and her dog
Bastet and Sekhmet's Library 
delicately woven!
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Thanks a lot …
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Yay! Dactyl and Spondee make their debut! This brought a huge chuckle — you’re the sweetest! 🙂
Beautifully written — and yes — dogs always know, don’t they? Sweet and fun. 🙂
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Glad you liked it … this morning when I began to write it your “Here Dactyl” came to mind – 😀
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LOL!
If – if!- and when we get another dog, it’s definitely going to be Dactyl now. 😀
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Lol …
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Captured the mood beautifully Well done.
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Thanks Sandra!
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A beautiful picture of how our animals follow our lead.
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Or our fneed of having a friend who really understands … 🙂
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Yes, that’s what dog does to woman: bringing out the happy voice. Great story.
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Thanks and a nice idea! 🙂
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Ah, I enjoyed this piece, cara, walking a dog does help when upset too…great take on this prompt!!
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Too bad I don’t have a dog lol … but I walk my camera a lot when the weather is good 😉
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Dear Georgia,
Nice story…love the haiku.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle, I was so happy to be able to post this week for FF …. ciao! Georgia
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As a keen walker, I know you write ‘true’. I don’t have a dog, but regularly walk the husband off his hind legs. Almost as good. 🙂
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LOL … know what you mean … thanks for the lovely comment!
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