Sand, dirt, and gravel.....

Trees budding delicate tiny white flowers,
temperature rising for plenty of warm air.
Better wake up, get dressed, get going,
a beautiful day, with friends to share.

Climb into the car and of course buckle up,
passing all the horses, goats, ducks, and cows.
Half hour ride down sand, dirt, and gravel,
today is the day for pretty ribbons and bows.

Having lots of trouble trying to sit still,
wondering how much longer before we arrive.
Special perfume made with Lilacs and Jasmine,
picked from the field where they grow and thrive.

A well-done manicure with a coat of polish,
anticipating nails cut, buffed, and shined.
Rare opportunity to relax and bathe,
oh, but alas, everything is always timed.

Bubbles of color to distract and excite,
friendly happy people stand at the side.
Slippery bath oils with a hint of fragrance,
all this attention taken in stride.

Clippers and scissors sharpened and ready,
a snip to the eyebrows and cream for the ears.
Careful on the legs, still have little tiny knots,
curly hair bunches, sometimes promoting tears.

Finally, one last dip in the color of bubbles,
wrapped in a towel, waiting for the brush.
Moving faster, other customers are waiting,
guess time must be up, everyone in a rush.

Need some help putting my spring dress on,
sitting still and proper for the last minute prissy.
Saying good-bye to all the wonderful friends,
now it is time to give dad and mom a big kissy.

Stubby tails waving like a flags in the wind,
panting so hard our hanging tongues are dry.
A day at the Pet Spa is always such fun,
now can we go play with our favorite mud pie.

Written by:
Karen Palumbo
Photography by:
Robert Palumbo
4/7/2011 © All rights reserved