Afternoon Nap

Spindle-legged doggie
curled up between us
as we make our attempt
at an afternoon nap.

Comic relief.

Neighborhood din
wafting in through the window –
traffic sounds, neighborhood kids
random cursing.

I give up!

Doggie twitches, smacking lips
as I rise from the attempt,
leaving you sleeping with the dog
in our cozy, warm bed.

Eternal beloved.