Puddles and poo everywhere.

Mom had no business getting a puppy. Now she’s gone, and the vet says her tiny guardian’s kidneys are packing up.

Princess is only three years old. Did she have some heavenly contract to fulfill? Is she released from responsibility, to fade back into the ether?

Kimberly Parish Davis directs Madville Publishing, and across genres. Her work can be found in various literary journals, both online and off, including The Helix, Flare: The Flagler Review, époque press, Jerry Jazz Musician, and Flar. See more at kpdavis.com.