our dogs are like children
we live and sleep with them
hug and hold them
mix excitement into their bowls
to delight them
let them snack the same time
we get the urge
and play with them
when they get that feral itch
a backyard dog will still love you
on a kibble-and-water diet
but treat them like
your own flesh and blood
and they will brighten your heart
the way the moon would light
the world at night
if it decided to move
a little closer
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