The day yet to open an account, In the early hours played a truant.
Out of winter darkness, a dog leaped, My mind in thought steeped.
It raised its paws in glee, I paused the fear in me.
It wanted something I ought to know, Was it a hug or food for now?
I gave the dog a pat on his back, With that he was taken aback.
He fled for nowhere to be seen, In the dark lone winter screen.
Involved in my duty and home, I had no time for love alone.
I wished I could give him to eat, Something he could regard as a treat.
I wanted to look at him with wonder, Of a soul which understands another.
But I left him in the dark, To my duty did I walk.
( Video of this poem can be viewed on You Tube by typing ‘ Serenading Poems Part One’)
