World’s Happiest Detective

A game of hide and seek breaks out
In the living room I duck behind the couch 
Like a ninja on vacation

My dog trots by
Sniffing
Chuffing 
Absolutely unconvinced
Until I pop out with a peekaboo

She jumps
Like she just met a ghost wearing my face

She sprints around the house
In victory laps of pure joy
Tail wagging so hard
It could power a small village

I pretend I meant to hide better 
But she’s already celebrating her win
Like she solved the world’s greatest mystery

Round two begins 
I “stealthily” slide behind a door
My dog staring straight at me
Because I’m terrible at this

Yet she still plays along
Bless her goofy heart

When I leap out again
She wiggles with delight
As if hide and seek was the greatest game on earth
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
September 23, 2026 at 1:49 AM
This is adorable. Dogs are so simple the way they get enjoyment. Love this
Kendrick Avatar
September 22, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Nice to get a good chuckle this early in the morning, Christopher. Thank you for sharing this one. Way to go. Aren't pets a delight. 👏✍️. Sara K.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 30, 2026 at 5:04 PM
sweet poem....brought a smile to my face.
Delegans Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 9:31 PM
If we can make people smile. I will take that as success any day. Thanks for the nice words, Sara.
Smith  Avatar
July 26, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Dogs are good for the soul
Delegans Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
They most certainly are. Thanks for the visit, Alison.
Scragg Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 8:22 AM
I love this!! What a fun game to enjoy with your dog. This is both endearing and a very fun read. Dogs do get very excited and in the context of a game like this, it brings so much joy and laughter. :-D what a lovely read! Thank you for sharing it Christopher... its added to my faves :-D
Delegans Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Thank you, Natasha. Appreciate the visit and kind words.
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