I have the breeze all
to myself and the neighbor’s
dog is curled up in the shade
I know he’s a smart dog
because he said that it is
even too hot to play chess
my stare said it all as I
told him I don’t play chess
he swatted the hot air and
didn’t miss a beat
you’re not that good at
checkers either
dog’s right
I’ve never been good at
dogs or playing games
or people now that I think
about it
