My dog loves crossing guards

My dog loves crossing guards, it's truly the funniest scene,
whether she likes the badges or the smell of gasoline. 

Whenever she sees them she will stop and wait,
just the neon glow of their vest makes her little heart inflate.

There is one crossing guard who will give my dog biscuits
and every time she smiles, it's a wide smile with pink lipstick.

My dog loves this crossing guard because in her hand she will always have a treat,
that special one that makes my dog stop dead in the street.
c

crisscross

NY

17 years old

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