There was a moment today when i wish the world would stop
I was laying in the grass, sun bright, sky without a cloud
The new green leaves cast speckled shadows on the warm earth
I was laying there. Listening. Closing my mouth and Observing.
And for a minute.. I wanted to stay there. Without time speeding by
Without the stress of school or sports, or family or friends.
Just me and the sun. Chillin' hanging out with the sky and my dog
My hand settled on my golden retriever, sprawled out next to me
Her chest rising and falling with her long, relaxed breaths
I could hear each one. I could feel each breath. Up and down.
I wanted to stay with her for the whole day, just us.
But other emotions pulled me away from her, away from the day
Stress, responsibilities, hunger, all of them urged me to leave
leave her standing by the door like always, a look of abandonment
She slowly wagged her tail yearningly, a pleading look in her eyes
And although my heart beat for her, I closed the door.
I closed her out.