like woman possessed,
friend always on ‘go’
now makes tree-guard
so young plant can grow

hundred metres away
putting stakes in ground
protects agapanthus
plants ironbarks surround

out of nowhere runs
little dog called ‘Jack’
very scared of wind
trembles, doubles back

raises leg on wheel
of car parked in shade
barks and disappears
now impression made

marks territory then
moves on to better things
friend now ready for home
before tired spine gives in