'Twas too dark in the park to keep track of dog

So, finally, did that dozen laps - (some with a jog)

... Whilst she was tied by leash to the corner of the fence

Causing her to bark for two thirds of each one, hence ...



The name of this verse - a wee bit catchy, but accurate

Stating the very obvious, and a play on the sky's state 

Now - on to the real genuine task of this quite little ditty

Which is to explain why it's even more apt and fitting



When she wandered, she was silent, but lost against darkness

So I'd decided to make her and the fence become partners ...

And each time I lapped back around to where she was attached

The bark stopped, whilst she wagged her tail and took steps back



... To lessen the tautness of the leash so I could undo her from post

And then when she realized I was only passing again - she did gloat

Retaking her tense stand and resuming her quite loud and sharp bark ...

As soon as I got far enough away - she could no longer see me in the dark



Ten times more ... she went through this piercing song and dance ...

As I continued my laps and tried not to lose count or fade into a trance

... Which sometimes happens when one does the same thing twelve times

For you lose track of where you are - or the total loops around, in your mind!



- Tristram



(c) Christopher W. Thomas

8:05pm Wednesday, Oct. 20th, 1998