BACK TO THE EARTH
The dogs found him. Like a door flung open the peace he’d been enjoying was ripped away. He was made to endure a huffing and snuffing and cold-nosed greeting by four of the largest canines he’d ever met. Huge paws and heads all arrived at once. His carcass and the surrounding forest floor were examined with hurried care. Every item was inspected and cataloged. Two of the dogs were litter mates and one of them was the pack alpha. There was an older dog which made a slow and studied survey of everything the others were missing but he was primarily looking for things to eat.
The youngest of the pack was seriously dashing about searching for enemies, intruders, and any other creatures that may need to be redirected or otherwise straightened out. His behavior spoke volumes but it wasn’t clear what the message was. He was busy checking and rechecking everything that was all ready known by the two siblings who were quietly investigating the carcass. When the alpha had learned enough he trotted away toward new adventures and the others followed.
G. M. Goodwin
19 June 2016
Playing Fair and Being Kind 