Panic
By Connor P
Published 28 August 2023
At the water's edge
They bow their heads
Softly lapping from the pool
Fur glistening in the sunlight
Unease like a misplaced thought
Spreads along the pack
Anticipation, skin ripples
A bird squawks
A flash of fear
Streaks of yellow
Spots of black
The pack disperse in a blur