Perfection

I Merlin did not bark in the car. I did not bark when we went far.I did not bark at Tango and I do not play the banjo. I did not bark at Bella (Cain Terrier) and I did not see Stella. I did not bark at Mel, (Hound mix) who I think is swell. I did not bark at Brody or Max and those are the facts. (Scottish Terriers). I did not bark at Zelda (Vizsla) who is glad she is not named Helga. I did not bark at all which means I can stand tall!

(Max and Brody with Mimi looking on)

Well, there you have it. I was off lead and I was a perfect gentleman. I ran and played and did not feel the need to be the boss or in charge. My person is figuring me out and I like it.

(looking up the hill by the bench)

It was really hard to walk at the park today. After all that snow and ice yesterday it was weird under paw. I would go to step out on the snow and I would sink in with one paw and stand tall with 3. I looked a little silly but I could not help it. Mimi sort of showed off a little because she is lighter that me and she stayed on top easier. I was glad because I do not want her to hurt that back leg again! Shhh. Do not tell her how much I care about her. I have to hold onto my cool exterior of Merlinness.

(Mimi on top of the snow)

I am a happy boy today because I felt like my old self and acted like my old self. Isn't that great. Now I can not promise I will be like that all the time but I am sure going to try!

(pretty morning)
Merlin the Poet