In his dreams he can see. He’s darting across the lawn after the sassy Shih Tzu in a pink pinafore. His paws thrash the air; he twitches and whines; he’s just about caught up with her now.
His person wouldn’t dare disturb his reverie now, would she? He can see!
Susan Israel is the author of two crime novels, Over My Live Body and Student Bodies (The Story Plant) Her short fiction has recently been published in Dark Winter Literary Magazine, JAKE and MacQueen’s Quinterly. She lives in Connecticut with her dog.
This is such a touching (and energetic) story. Love the pink pinafore! His person best not “…disturb his reverie now…” or she might have to deal with the likes of me!
I can imagine his dreams vividly. Never disturb a good dream.
What a gorgeous piece. I can feel his freedom and joy in that moment. Well done!