Midnight Barking

If you are truly lucky you’re awake when your dog starts barking at midnight. Awake so that you are not so far into sleep to wonder if it is a dream and if you should rouse yourself.

And when you do wander the house with him you can feel pretty good about what you find or don’t find lurking in the dark.

But there is still that sense from childhood when you remember the feeling that something might be out there just far enough away to hide itself from your furry friend but close enough to find a way inside.

So you thank him for his vigilance and tell him to keep watch while you try to sleep because morning will come too soon.