When he’s in the water, you’ll only see his head 

It’s not too discreet

Sometimes he washes up in a wave with the seaweed

When he comes on land, his coat color matches the sand

He has a smooth jog 

If chasing his master, he’ll disappear like the fog

But he likes best to stroll

Sheer enjoyment is his goal 

The kids on the shoreline squeal when they see him 

Maybe for good reason

He’s 100 pounds

But he’s not known to pounce 

His tongue hangs out

He frolics about

He’s an exquisite creature, this one 

He knows all about how to have fun 

Some people collect seashells and sand 

Me, I’m a Golden retriever fan 

I get to take this big beach monster home with me 

Even with the sun goes down, we’re glowing 

He’s the cutest and cuddliest “monster” there is 

Covered in sand and saltwater, his snout reaches over and gives me a kiss 

Oh, the warmth in my heart

National Geographic could never capture it