K9 imps

Under the bright blue sky of this clear day my shadow trails like a good dog on a leash as I walk on campus to class. In contrast, some shadows signal mischief -- coming at me, self's animated sidewalk presence pulls the constant keeper on a course of tug and sniff. Approaching from the side, a sun-sculpt shape sneaks out from heel, is jerked in turn, skids into me, and exits in the passing. Then a student in the crosswalk drags a balky silhouette on which I step and neither of us feels a thing except a nip to my awareness. What a relief to sit in class and dimly in the fuzzy outlines see the silent hounds asleep beside their owners.

You've read  of  free articles. Subscribe to continue.
QR Code to K9 imps
Read this article in
https://www.csmonitor.com/1986/1029/uimps-f.html
QR Code to Subscription page
Start your subscription today
https://www.csmonitor.com/subscribe