Duke followed me
to the beach today
wire hair, dirt and mange
he knows San Blas

He prances along
lifting leg here and there
"go home duke"
he doesn't hear me

Maybe he doesn't
understand english
I turn and throw
a pebble in his direction

An old man is walking
with his two dogs
I explain.....malo pero
si......he understands

He tells me in spanish
about his pinto dog
si....esta bueno pero
si si.....good dog

He asks if I am going
to la playa
si...es fresca a la playa
buena vienta....good breeze

We walk together
he asks if i am alone
si.....but my friends
are at the beach

This is good
he is happy to hear
that i am not alone
its not good to be alone

It was a happy moment
I love the small things
the old man, our walk
and his pinto dog

Duke was waiting
for me at home
guarding the gate
good dog.....bueno pero