Tuesday, October 8, 2019

the guard dog

it's a big dog at the door,
barking,
baring her teeth, golden
in color,
collar on, protecting the owner
and all
within,
scratching at the glass
with bear
like claws,
but when you enter, she melts
in your arms,
she can't lick you enough, rolling
over to let you pet
he warm fat belly.
she wags her tail
to beat the band,
and croons like a lover
arriving after months away,
now home again.

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