Tag: aging
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It’s Only A Dog
A fuzzy face and small pink tongue Little tail swishing back and forth Joyful exuberance at every greeting New friend with the trusting eyes Chasing tails and squirrels alike Barking, yapping all night long Scattered papers and chewed remotes Trash strewn and shredded slippers Piles and puddles on the floor Drool and fur even on the door Stealing food from highest hight Sickness, always at midnight Enormous vet bills, headaches, stress Restless nights with no rest Endless panting, jumping and yet… Unconditional love in those trusting eyes Always glad to see you even on your grumpiest day Greeting as if you’ve been gone an eternity Even after only a moment Lifting you up when sadness abounds Running in the park and chasing balls Catching Frisbees Tongue hanging in joy Happy days splashing in the lake Snuggling close into soothing fur Slowing down The table’s too high Silver fur replacing dark Soft eyes, A swishing tail I understand It’s time to say goodbye Letting go with a heavy heart It’s only a dog Yet so much more