rescue dog

i get rescued by
a rescue dog,
a dog no one wanted.
a brown mutt with a wiry
tail
and one eye.
he limps too
and has a scar
down the front of his
long
wet nose.
he likes to lick
and cuddle though.
he'll chase the ball
and howl at the moon.
he answers
when i call.
he keeps me warm
at night
and never never
once lies to me
or betrays me.