How long I counted my steps along the bank I can’t recall
But when my breath was measured counting on the in and out
He was beside me -eyes sweeping the beach scene
Here again- creature that you are-
And off he went not once interrupting my counting breath
Only I missed him instantly and when I reached the wall- 10,000 steps- I turned pushed off the brick
And made the long walk back.
I started my car- he breathed in the first lyrics cooed a chorus
Counted the miles home
I turned off the engine
Looked back at his whistling figure kicking stones
He’s always making sure I get home
AbyKittiwake 