Dolores Park

I overheard a person involved in financial technology.

This person was requesting a pre-rolled joint (cannabis cigarette).

I observed a seller holding a coconut near a couple.

The person expressing the lyrics felt content to be alone.

A large, unleashed, and potentially intimidating dog approached.

The dog was at least waist-high, with a hanging jaw.

Despite the dog's presence, the narrator remained confident and continued walking.

The narrator was in a New York state of mind.

Continuing the walk, the narrator noticed a girl lying in the grass, observing them.

The girl was using dark plastic, perhaps sunglasses, to conceal her eyes.

The narrator reflects on missed opportunities, feeling they should have petted the dog.

This regret is emphasized with repetition, highlighting the irreversible nature of the moment.

The regret intensifies, emphasizing the importance of the unfulfilled action.

The narrator recalls the sight of the girl in the grass as they passed by.

Regret deepens as the narrator thinks they should have petted the dog.

The missed opportunity weighs on the narrator's mind.

The regretful realization that the moment is lost.

Expressing the desire to have interacted positively with the dog.

Repeating the wish to have petted the dog for emphasis.

Highlighting the irreversibility of the missed chance.

Reiterating the feeling of loss due to not petting the dog.

The reflection on the lost moment continues.

The narrator strongly regrets not interacting positively with the dog.

Raising a rhetorical question about the responsibility of dog owners in public spaces.

Reflecting on the dog's owner's responsibility and expressing disbelief.

Transitioning to the girl standing up and walking away without looking back.

The girl is followed by a familiar companion, likely the unleashed dog.

Describing the dog's tail as trailing loosely.

The girl and her companion head toward downtown.

Introducing a geographical reference to downtown and the risk of ground liquefaction.

The narrator reiterates the missed opportunity to pet the dog.

Repeating the regret for emphasis.

Emphasizing the irreversible loss of the moment.

Final repetition, underscoring the significance of the missed chance to pet the dog.

The narrator laments the lost moment, emphasizing the word "Dog."

Repeating the word "Dog" to conclude the reflection on the missed opportunity.

Final repetition, concluding the narrative with a strong sense of regret.

Concluding repetition, expressing a strong wish to have interacted with the dog.

A final expression of regret for not petting the dog, completing the narrative.