Tuning Forks

The dog is wet
Very wet
Like soaked to the bone
And so am I
Rain fell on us
Cold and oblivious
It fell everywhere
Nothing personal
Fingers and paws are stiff
Noses like peppermint
Feet soaked through
And our coats…
Not waterproof
Pretty sure mine used to be
We shiver
Tuning forks
Resonant with this winter note

-T. Weeks