Alone With My Friend

By myself, at the end of the dock My place to think and be alone Night is young, I wait for the stars The first one I see, I call my own The lake itself is almost asleep it's waters becoming a dark mirror Tiny little flutters of dragonfly wings is the only sound that I hear My dog's head softly on my lap She senses what is in my soul I love the feel of her gentle calm It makes my heart feel whole I close my eyes, I feel her warmth My closest friend at my side Loving me inspite of all my faults Never uncomfortable when I've cried The stars are now covering the sky a sequinned cape of black My private star shines like a beacon Reminding me it's time to head back We stand, I bend and hug her neck She softly licks my hand She knows I'm very much at peace Which is exactly what she planned