We all knew it was true,
Mom did not want the dog,
that big sweet dog.

I stood still looking down the hill,
wondering why my parents dragged me to the backyard.
The tall green grass blew a feeling,
a buzzing feeling
My eyes scanned the yard.

Until….
A slight movement behind a tree,
“Mom” I whispered
What is going on,

“Go!” someone yelled
I jumped unsure of what was going on,
suddenly a huge black dog
Tore through the yard
Grass flew as she spotted me.

I couldn't believe my eyes.
Who brought their dog to our house,
that's not our dog.
Mom would never ever get a dog.

A thunk of astonishment hit me out of nowhere
The HUGE black dog laid down at my feet
I wasn't sure if I was nervous or excited.
Emotions erupted that I couldn't understand.

My heart turned gooey like honey
I remembered our random conversations of names,
“Piper” I murmured.
That was mom’s favorite name.

I still was unsure.
We all knew it was true,
Mom did not want a dog.

But that dog had a little white heart on her belly that was irresistible,
And a little splash of puppy.
She was big,black,beautiful
and was now rolling on my feet.
“She's ours!” mom yelled,
“She’s ours” I said.