Walkers

My friend measures her steps-

Units per Minute-Speed per Kilometre

Her morning amble punctuated

by App-Speak-Ratings. Oblivious

to all but Rate-Ratio.

Another one rambles, declines

inclines, prefers snail-speed

and lumber. Ear cocked

to the wind, extending his wing

-span to embrace virtual flight.

I follow my dog, sniffing

at every tree trunk, meandering

through meadow-sweet, rolling

in suspect matter from time to time.

Tail up, snout down, lolling it.

Which type of walker are you?