Chester is Mad with Joy

by Moe Russ

In the meadow
Running
Round and round
Mad with joy.

Master throws the stick;

Faithful dog
Competes with the arc,

The distance,

Gravity;

Leaping

To catch the prize.

Dog Smile Face.

Back the dog runs

Again again again

Mad with joy.

All is motion
Paws gallop;
Coat ripples;
Panting,

Mad with joy.
Ah!

A thing to learn,

A thing to envy

To be so

Mad with joy –

To play

With those we love.