The Aged Boxer

She was an elderly dog,
Well past her prime,
Huffing and puffing,
Out for a morning walk.
The old boxer had
Clearly seen better days.
It was obviously
A struggle for her
To keep up
With her master’s
Leisurely pace.
She no longer got excited
By the other dogs
She encountered,
Or pulled at the leash
To get her master moving,
Yet she insisted on going.
She didn’t want
To be left out
No matter how difficult
It was for her.
She was still
A proud member
Of the family.