Long~Shadows

As if your four legs are

shadow~linked with mine,

I feel the stretch

In your gait as the long~shadows

Pull us gently up the hill

A slow eagerness to early morning

Walks with you

As if your low swinging belly is

sun~sprung with mine

I can feel the expansion

In my chest as the sun on our backs

Push us gently up the hill

An open response to my questions

Of the day—

Is the Universe unfolding as it should?

Is this new day awakening as it would?

Either way we walk together

With the long~shadows of morning sun

Without judgement,

Open to the possibilities

Thank you,

Dear four~legged one 🐾🐾

For helping me practice—

Lengthening my stride,

Starting my day with spaciousness

Blessed be