Exercise is good for you and early morning is a time to be just glad you are alive and going outside wakes you up. I don't walk no more, cause legs and back hurt too much, but used to go out and around my rose garden years ago first thing when I woke up. It was a joyous time for reflections about what my day was going to be.

I agree with Andy on this...great piece on observations while strolling along.

Walking and observation, has made a perfect penn..

I love to walk in the early morning
It just makes my day
And theirs so many different sounds in the air
Just love it,I don't have a
Golden retriever so I walk with my husband
Enjoyed this poetic thoughts very Much!!
Love and Peace to you always
Your friend...Morning Star

Nothing like that fresh morning dew on the face...with a beautiful and glorious day ahead...enjoy and be blessed!

Sincerely,
From the Heart of an Artist Quiet Storm
((( SEMPER FI )))

Many of those characters haven't applied
their makeup yet, reckon..
Always enjoy your writes...

I enjoyed the walk with you!!

Love Tinka

Shows how very much we are alike;-) Enjoyed this one mucho, William!

Eileen

That Champ
Our Golden Retriver
What a character
He is.

I'd say so, and a marvelous Slice of Life Poem, William!

I like your metaphors in this poem and how you expressed the "plight" of those who need a newspaper in the "reading room."

George

Great pen,enjoyed..stay well and safe dear man....Hugss

Boy William, you just described my mornings! I am out walking my oldest Rottie at 4:50 every morning. It amazes me everyday the sights and daily rituals of nature. My favorite time of day! Great piece.

What a character you are my friend! Enjoyed this greatly, I don't think I would have put the two together, but you are right! Loved this clever and well written poem, I too love morning walks, can't wait summer break when time is not as much of an essence and I can again resume my morning walks around the farm! Next time I see Boomer my little terrior performing her morning ritual I will think of this wonderful write! Always a pleasure to stop by and read your work my friend!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

When we see a Golden Retriever puppy on TV my wife goes all maternal.
I don't know, as a ex owner of dogs, who has the most pleasure of those morning's walks, my self or the dog.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Georg