frisky

back in late february 

after several snow falls 

it warmed up a bit 

there was a lot of clean up

 but

 at the intersections

 there were still hillocks of filthy snow

 i was walking up from the 72nd street subway 

behind 

a young woman with a frisky dog

 as she walked

 he insisted 

on 

inspecting

 every snow mound

 climbing atop several 

eating the snow 

at 79th street 

they paused

 waiting for the traffic light to change

 i was behind them

 i whipped out my phone

 snapped a few quick shots 

before

 the light changed

 i am sorry 

i didnt get to ask his name 

i think of him as

frisky