thirsty dog

the pond’s ice creaks
under her weight

border terrier

this time I only merit
a brief sniff

dog sniffing

past the trailing arbutus—
coyote scat

dog in the fog

muzzle swiveling to catch
every scent

mountaintop pond

the blind dog lapping
at her reflection

snow squall

snow squall
the dog stops tugging
on the leash