tightrope

edition 10

I was out having an early breakfast. I heard the sound of a retractable dog leash hitting the ground and being dragged on pavement. I looked up to see a dog lunging across the street followed by a couple on the opposite sidewalk.

I had my dog with me. The other dog was beelining towards us.

I stood up and moved to the sidewalk. My dog stayed. The other do…