Waiting

While I was waiting to start my own practice session, 

a man came into the Natatorium to swim laps.

With him he had this sweet, black Labrador 

Retriever, a puppy in training for

Canine Companions for Independence.

It seemed ironic that a member of this 

water-loving breed should be brought to a large pool, 

then asked to ignore it while his human swam 

long, lovely laps. But the puppy was noble,

waiting patiently with paws crossed,

and passed the task with flying colors.