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Bubble Wrap Mania
 
My mother wraps 
her miniature dachshund
in plastic bubble wrap
in lieu of a raincoat
carefully cutting slits
for ears and tail
 
Next, she'll make matching
little booties
so she can tell he's coming 
when she hears
the popping sounds