a new dog

she ponders a new dog.
a replacement
dog.
but how do you replace
those years
that are missing too.
what dog
can do that. maybe
two.
two might fill the house
with new barking,
new fur
shedded everywhere,
but still
it might not be enough.
she might
have to live in quiet
and grieve
a little longer.
as she once did for
love.