dog walkers

this was taken
 a few mornings ago
 on my way to the 72nd street subway

 this couple
was out with their dog 
very early

 they were
 walking
 talking
 very into each other 
while
 their dog
 seemed to be inspecting
 the snow piles
 hydrants
 sidewalk 
you know
 dogs 
they love 
checking out 
who else has been there