shaking off the snow

like a big

dog

i shake the snow off of my

coat,

my arms and legs,

my head,

then run

around

the house

at full speed

with my tongue out.

i knock into

the chair,

i spill drinks,

i run up the steps

and go

back down.

finally you grab me

by the collar

and settle me down.

good boy.

you tell me.

good boy. now 

take your shoes off,

and go relax

on the couch.

dinner will be ready

in an hour.