My Best Friend

He was born in the bathroom One tiny white ball of cotton Baby breath like a perfume Little black nose like a button Swiftly, he was a growing puppy Blundering limbs making haste Almost the way of a young yuppie Leaving his siblings during the chase As he grew, my love for him flourished I discovered that I loved him more As his sustenance fulfilled and nourished Helping him to develop into the one I adore Soon, his siblings were gone to new homes It was just him and me, two hearts, one love Together we walked and he loved the roams What we shared was heavenly, from above Everyday he’d wait for me to come back From my day spent working or doing errands I would typically bring him some snack That he would thank me for with his presence He lived with me for thirteen years Taking walks and sharing our life of hope Always his love that was so very sincere Forever helping me to find ways to cope It was the hardest day of my life that year When I waited as he moved on to heaven Although he didn’t seem to show any fear I felt as if my heart wasn’t about to leaven Grace got me through my loss of his ardor But I will always remember his friendship When I think of going home it’s not harder Being reunited with my dog will be splendid September 11, 2019 MY HEART IS FULL Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Cindi Rockwell