Wednesday, April 21, 2021

the dog days

the dog days
are done.
the leash, the vet,
the plastic baggies picking
up after him.
the barking,
the shedding.
the need for attention.
the guilt upon
leaving and staying out
late.
the happy greeting
at the door.
the dying.
the dog days
are gone.
but they're missed
just the same.

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