I’m not afraid of the dark
I get an early morning start
Sacrificing my fitful sleep
To beat the California heat
When all is still tucked in bed
Getting their snooze on instead
It’s calm and quiet till I walk by
With my shepherd at my side
Waking up every dog in sight
Activating the motion lights
Making the evenings a fine
Time for sipping on red wine
Longer days now filled with work
There’s no time for creative words
Exclusive Inflictions 
I will have the same lack of time when I go back to work in a few weeks from now.
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Nice use of picture-words. I can see your morning routine unfold and almost hear the neighborhood come alive with a cacophony of canine yelps!
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A beautiful start to end the night just right eh?
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