San Elijo Lagoon

She and her friend walk
The path along San Elijo
Lagoon in the cool air,
She has her dog Rosie,
Her friend’s dog is Buck,
Les Rouge et le Noir.
The dogs are ecstatic
And romp joyfully,
She is more thoughtful,
Her friend has enticed
Her to take this walk
To get her out of
Her house for fresh air.
They are close
Though her friend
Is much younger,
They are of like mind
As are their dogs.
They note the planned
New bridge on the lagoon
As they share the company
Of a dear friend and
A good dog.
Unspoken is how Dan,
Her new love,
Will fit into their
Friendship and the
Rhyme of their lives,
But most of all how their
Dogs will accept him
As a member
Of their
Pack.