wiley coyote

came home from store
found old crippled dog of mine
thrashing about in a panic
up to his shoulders
in the backyard pond
I dropped the groceries
ran outside
stripped off my jacket
and plunged into the water
to haul him out
and no matter what else happens today
June 29th 2015
it is already a good day
because I came home
in time
to keep
my best friend
from drowning