The Perfect Day

Early morning sun leaks through the window A gentle paw upon my chest I yawn - good morning boy, good morning world Raise myself gently out of bed A stretch and a yawn and running my fingers through my hair Slip my feet into fluffy walking pillows He bounds around my feet in glee Good morning mum, good morning! Down the stairs I go, I quietly pad to keep the morning still My favourite mug jumps from the cupboard as the kettle boils Good morning sweetheart! Good morning dog! With a kiss on the cheek and a steaming cup of coffee in my lap The smell is delicious, crispy strips sizzling away CRACK! An egg in the pan. A smear of butter, a dollop of red, gently placed in their soft fluffy bread blanket. Salty and crunchy and and oozing velvety yolk. You smile and wipe it from my chin Messy girl. The bowls are left aside as we pull on shoes and jackets Walkies! Walkies! Walkies! Crisp autumn air, crunchy leaves on the ground Come on, come on, let's go, let's go! Sniffing and zigzagging left and right. Let's play, let's play! Eventually we return, through the door we trudge Jackets thrown lazily over a chair Boots abandoned by the mat You stoke the fire warm and bright. Brown logs burning as the flames grow and crackle We burrow down on the sofa, fluffy blankets and cushions The cutest face staring up from the floor with begging eyes CUDDLES PLEASE! I turn to you with begging eyes. You laugh and smile. Okay, okay - but just this once! A leap and a FLUMP! A sigh of contentment curled up in a ball. We cuddle together, our family, as one.