Happily walking towards my mom’s car,
Orange leash tethered to my harness.
Walking sideways with a wiggle and joy,
I hear my mom opening the car with her keys.
“Ready, Tuffy? Jump!”
I finally figured the way in, that is right.
Sitting in the rear seat of my mom’s car,
A little whine and she understands.
Mom lowers the windows just for me.
Cool fresh breeze tickling my whiskers,
Smelling Spring’s sweet air.
Shedding season it is, but I don’t mind,
My scent is strong, Mom reminds me all the time!
Riding on my mom’s car at the back seat,
Adventures with her are always unique.
The last time she tried the small trunk instead,
I tumbled down when the door opened wide.
Pressed against the door like jam in a jar,
Poor mom felt guilty – that went too far!
My hair floats free in golden clouds,
Dancing in sunlight like summer dreams.
Mom wrinkles her nose but I don’t know why.
The smell of the car mixed with spring’s delight,
the feel of breeze caressing my fur,
pure joy I cannot hide.
The sounds of vehicles passing by,
A rock music to my ears under the spring blue sky.
The people who wave at me as we drive along,
Their friendly waves make my tail wag with glee.
The dogs in other cars catching my eye,
Some friendly and some shy as we pass by.
Sometimes I bark at dogs we pass by,
Some get a wag, others a fierce “Hi!”
Mom laughs at my selective hellos,
The way I choose friends, nobody knows.
So many humans smile when they see my face,
My Labrador joy spreads all over the place.
My nose pressed to the window glass,
Taking in scents as landscapes pass.
Mom says, “Tuffy, you smell so bad!”
I tilt my head – why is she sad?
I notice her cracking the window more wide,
As I continue enjoying the ride!
At traffic lights, I sit up tall,
Gazing at people and places we pass by.
Where are we going? I wonder with glee,
Our favorite trails with trees to see?
Is it the wooded trail where squirrels play?
Or just a simple neighborhood walk today?
Perhaps the groomer’s where I happily recline,
The brushing and pampering feeling simply divine!
Each place holds joy, each trip a treat,
With mom beside me, life is sweet!
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