Rest stop......

Mom and Dad were talking,
about a journey for us to take.
Clothing and toys to make ready,
lots of good food and sweets to make.

Blankets and bedding, bag of biscuits too,
we were mighty tired, hearing all this talk.
Flea collars, leashes, vitamins, and dog food,
all we wanted was to take a nice, long walk.

Mom and Dad packed the RV with all we had,
filled up the water tank, aired up the tires.
Kitties go in first, high spots they claim,
leaving scratches everywhere, chewing on wires.

The kitties ate the catnip Mom stuffed in toys,
but it kept them busy and no one got sick.
We had our chew toys and plush soft ones too,
waiting for our car seat really does the trick.

Now the two of us, we always rule supreme,
up the steps we go to pick our window seat.
Flowers, trees, cars, busses, horses, and cattle,
everything we get to see is always such a treat.

Bouncing and swaying to the rhythmic motion,
sure makes our eyelids slowly downward slide.
We wonder how far we are traveling this time,
or when Dad will stop so we can go outside.

A rest stop ahead complete with picnic benches,
slower, slower, slower, until a place to park.
We see a patch of green for us to play and run,
greeting other pups, but too soon it is getting dark.

Mom sat on the picnic bench with two red balls,
for Dad to practice pitching and for us to chase.
Other pups came over and joined us in play,
having fun, it was so sad to leave this place.

Time to climb those steps again, turn on the lights,
as we settle down and have something good to eat.
This day was exciting, with so much for us to see,
tomorrow, up early, with new advemtire to greet.

Written by:
Sami and Vickie
(Karen Palumbo)
Photography by:
Robert Palumbo
5/23/2010 © All rights reserved