I heard someone say to make time slow down you have to do new things

So I took some time for me and went away

My dog stayed home, I got him a sitter

But leaving him felt so bitter

I did all the things people do: the beach, restaurants, hikes

But all I could think about was what I really like

That big pup with his floppy furry paws

Doing everything with him is my cause

Making his life great

Taking him swimming, hiking, running, exploring – is my cake

So let time speed up

It’s my trade off for being in love

With a creature who’s stolen my heart

I want to embrace my pup and take him to the park

As time races by I’ll be doing the same things

Love is a whirlwind, a hurricane

Let my time and love be well spent

On my beloved Golden retriever

He doesn’t like new things, either

Just our same old beach

And that’s okay with me