Retriever First

Lake Groton in the morning – end-of-summer day

picture in still motion – not a breath of air

out on the pier, a retriever takes her stance

stunning in her silhouette of palest golden hair

every sense on high alert – her focus undeterred

head held high, chest out, legs and tail just right

with perfect conformation, much to our delight

but toss a frisbee o’er the water – this dog’s out of sight

© Lorene Rogers 3-14-2023