My Dog

I miss my dog

I miss the feel of his fur
the warmth of his body
the wag of his tail
his slobbery smile

I miss that dog
he was as close to me
as anyone could be
he never wavered in
his love

I miss my dog
who sat with me
through good times and bad
who gave me comfort
when no one else would
or could

I miss that dog
who filled the empty spaces
of my life

who went away suddenly
and took with him
a part of me
I'll never get back

that dog taught me love
and caring

dogs deserve heaven
more than people do.


© d.knape
November 24, 2015
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