Ode to dogs

They are of great joy:

those bundles of happiness,

energetic,

happy.

Those fast-swishing tails dart in the park,

and the loyal eyes glisten, as though in the dark.

The dark, damp wet nuzzles,

sniff at your knees,

and you laugh,

overjoyed,

and they bark,

overflowed,

and you restart the chase

one again.

In the blackest of days and the rainiest nights,

you won't be alone,

you won't be out-flown,

for there will be a friend to cuddle.

A friend to cuddle,

A friend to cuddle,

A friend to cuddle.

Years after,

you'll remember the times,

those loyal,

amazing partners

helped you in life.

helped you in life,

helped you in life.

To survive.