His eyes, studying my face
looking for a little sign
Hopeful, shining, widening,
Yes!
He rushes to the door and waits
coiled and bursting
ready to explode.
He asks for very little
really
just the basic needs of life
like food and care
but also there’s that extra special joy
of bonding and companionship
the feeling that we both belong
together.
Just a simple pleasure.
Priceless, though,
as thrilling with anticipation
together through the door we go
side by side
my dog and I
‘Just going for a walk’
This poem always did make me fill up right back when you first wrote it ... perfect :) bx
ReplyDeleteahh. Of course there are many dog owners who won't recognise the concept of 'side-by-side' with your dog!
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