Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto Three, wrapped in bags, rest -- while their family hikes through ten thousand torii. ———- Sannomiya, Kobe The tiniest pups for sale! Too bad they cost three hundred-thousand yen. ———- Takeshita Dori, Harajuku, Tokyo In Harajuku everyone is so trendy, even dogs wear shades.
Elm Street + Tenney Street Two humans talking when the small dog sneezes. Man stops to say: "Bless you."
Lorimer Street + Powers Street Giant retriever crammed into smallest patch of shade. It's too damn hot.
The Brooklyn-Bound L Train People care more for pit bull than homeless owners: "Does he need water?"
McCarren Park, by Lorimer Street Your owner holds you, her teeth clenching a cup, as she flies on skateboard.
77th Street + 3rd Avenue Glamorous poodle– glancing over her shoulder– fur blowing in breeze.
Shout out to all my students who found my blog this year. Happy summer, people! Enjoy! A special shoutout to the student who wrote her own dog haiku in my honor (you know who you are): Thanks for a great year, kids! I
1796 Massachusetts Avenue I, inside bagel shop; you on the curb, looking
I was interviewed by The Nobleman! As the former Editor-in-Chief of the Nobles literary arts magazine, Calliopé, I was a little uneasy at first about talking with our rival publication, but it was actually a blast. Check it out. Shout out to my interviewer, William
Cushing Street + Locust Street Sweet, sad Bassett -- ears dragging on sidewalk. Owner washes them daily.