Howlin'

I leaned up
and put my
book down.

She was laying on
her side
enjoying the sun

Her eyes moved
sideways at me
calm
and I kissed
her on the
head

The most beautiful
bitch in the room.

It was about 11
and I wanted
a coffee.

I got up, picked
up my keys and,
without a word,
walked out the front door.

From the driveway
I could hear her
run down the stairs,
frantic, panting

By the time I
was at the road
I could hear her,
heartbroken,
barking and barking
like the dog
she was.