Elevator Encounters

 Some erupt from the elevator

  rushing through the opening crack in the door

  dragging a human behind them.

  Some enter or leave calmly

  padding slowly with at most a sidelong glance

  to acknowledge your presence.

  The happy ones are always frisky

  all scrabbling feet and wildly wagging tails

  wanting to sniff you and be petted.

  But once outside, on the walk and in the grass,

  with noses down, they are all business

  these pets taking their doggy pleasures.