To be running fast and free is absolutely the greatest feeling of all, don't you think?
A stretch of open ground lies ahead. The click of your lead being released is as a starting gun to Usain Bolt. Instantly you break into a vigorous, joyful sprint and, better than any Olympic gold, your prize is to be young, bursting with animal energy, unrestrained.
It's not about the chase (that is a different pleasure).
It's about the feel of the wind lifting your ears as your paws pass swift and light over the soft grass, limbs at full stretch, powered by your finely muscled haunches.
And your owner smiles in pure delight, all troubles set aside, bewitched as ever by your lithe and graceful movement.
Bertie, you have expressed it perfectly!!!
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & roxy
Run Bertie run! Anything that makes Gail smile, or your ears lift in the wind has to be a good thing.
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Riley
Oh Bertie you are a poet! That's exactly how wonderful it feels - my favourite bit is the wind in my whiskers - oh it's just wonderful!
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Groucho
Bertie Bolt. The name says it all.
ReplyDeleteYep we were going to say Bertie Bolt too. Have a fabulous Friday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Nicely said, Bertie!
ReplyDeleteSam
So true, so true! Hope you get to run a bit this weekend!
ReplyDeleteWe love running in our FL yard as it is really big. Love the feeling of our ears flopping in the wind and the wind rushing thru our furs.
ReplyDeleteYou go Bertie!
Hugs,
Lily Belle & Muffin
That's beautiful, well said!
ReplyDeleteLots of love from Indigo and Malach
Usian will be coming to race against you, your such a fast and graceful blur in the open field.
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Susie & Bites
What a grand description of a nice run. Wish I could do that, I think I will talk to my Mom about someplace we could go to run.
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Stella
that is very very true! Great wording!
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Pippa
Bertie, i dunno, if the science thing doesn't work out maybe you could be a poet!
ReplyDeletePersonally as soon as my lead gets unclipped i turn around and start barking at my pawrents!
~Lickies, Ludo
ReplyDeleteBertie - Now we know why you're so happy !
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/nov/24/aberdeen-happiest-place-scotland
Ah yes Bertie. Perfectly explained. We too love to run, me quite whippet like and Rory, well he's just a tad faster than Deccy, hehehe. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
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