For Fran and Charlie

..................................

Have you ever seen a dog dancing...

Cavorting to an unheard canine beat?

Jaws apart, joyous grin enhancing

Upward flight from all four nimble feet.

 

Have you ever seen a dog dancing...

Eyes alight fixed on the outstretched hand

Of its human partner in innocent romancing?

Never still for long enough to stand.

 

Have you ever seen a dog dancing...

Delighting in its unselfconscious grace?

Inventing moves that send it gaily chancing

To plant a kiss on its partner's happy face.