smile and say cheese

the girl

with the new dog

doesn't know yet what she's

into.

she's a grown up

now,

almost. but

she doesn't know about

fleas. or barking.

or scratching.

or mud on the paws,

or vaccines.

or teeth.

or blood work.

or a leash.

it's just a cute dog

that looks

good on her lap 

for pictures

on social media.

smile and say cheese.