I was resting in the park
when he came over.

Wary of strays,
I tried to shoo him away.

He edged nearer
asking for a rub and then
started showing off.

He galloped on his three legs
Danced with the leaves

I picked up my crutches
And started following him.

Beatrice Rao likes observing the stray dogs in Mumbai and listening to their stories.