A ray of sunshine pierces through the

Blinds. A yawn splits my maw as I rise.

Can’t wait. Gotta pee. Tail wagging,

Dainty nails clacking on hardwood.

“Early bird gets the worm,” I tell my mom.

“F- off,” she grumbles but I bark again.

Guess she wants to do this the

Hard way. I howl my fury.

It’s time to get up, my bark pleads.

Just get up and let me pee!

“Keep your tail on!” Mom grumbles and I smile.

Loose curls frame her face as she turns to me.

“My God,” she murmurs as she rolls off the bed

Now take me out! I bark, with a whine

“Odie!” She grumbles holding her head.

Prancing around her feet I run to the back door.

“Quit it, come on!” The back door opens and I

Rush from the house. Tripping on my big paws.

Sunshine warms my fur as I do my business.

This is the life, I think as the grass tickles my pads.

Under the bluest of skies, up before the sun finishes its rise.

Very little is as cherished as this. I hear mom at my back, still in the kitchen,

With her coffee and a smile.

“Xavier,” mom greets happily and I turn, my tail whipping frantically.

Yes! That is dad at the door back from his night shift. I rush to the door. It opens and

Zoom. I’m there. I kiss them both. Best Morning Ever.