Footprints in the Desert

I went for a walk today

Just so the dogs could run and play

Out in the desert

My mind it did divert

With the warm breeze

My sadness did ease

I felt Charley's touch against my skin

To my face I felt a grin

Dogs ran with glee

As they wandered free

I looked upon the land

As we walked upon the sand

Our footprints buried deep from months and years before

From years of duet walking I felt my spirit soar

Today with strength I walked

As the breeze and the sun talked.

---Kamala