BOUFFANT

In all the dog shows in all the world
you had to walk into mine.

You administer the brush
the gel and the treats.

I follow you around the 1950s
the 60s and the 70s agog.

My God, you are a distraction-
I feel cold but necessary to you.

But without you and Fido
what would I be?

You and he
are prettier than me.