A poem from your dog
I don’t need someone harsh and proud,
Just one who’ll guide me through the crowd.
A gentle voice, a steady hand,
A heart that tries to understand.
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My mind is young, like toddler years,
So treat me soft, and calm my fears.
I’m not a beast who knows it all,
I need your help to stand, not fall.
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I have my worries, same as you,
Thunder cracks and shadows too.
So when I shake or try to hide,
Please stay a moment by my side.
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If something’s off, look inward first,
Your habits shape me, best and worst.
Your calm is key, your mood my guide,
Your chaos echoes deep inside.
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I’m not a robot made for tasks,
I feel the joy behind your laughs.
I mourn, I cheer, I ache, I play,
Emotions fill my every day.
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Let's build a world both rich and wide,
With shared adventures, side by side.
Let’s dig and dream and chase the breeze,
Find happiness in grass and trees.
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I love just being near your feet,
Those quiet times are pure and sweet.
No fancy toys or trips need be,
Just you, just us, just you with me.
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You never have to cause me pain,
Teach me gently, let kindness reign.
A kind voice will help me see,
The path you hope to walk with me.
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I’m not defiant, cold, or bad,
I never mean to make you mad.
With clearer words, a kinder cue,
I’ll try again, I’ll try for you.
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I don’t pull hard against your soul,
So don’t pull back to gain control.
Let’s move through life without the strain,
No jerks, no shouts, no needless pain.
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I lived with you through countless days,
You shape my heart in many ways.
I’m not here to take command,
Just longing for you to understand.
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I grow so fast and try to bloom,
I trip and bark and sometimes zoom.
Forgive my leaps and sudden spin,
I’m learning life beneath my skin.
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My nose is how I read the page,
Of every tree and scent and stage.
Please don’t tug me past the smell,
It’s how I listen, learn, and dwell.
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If something’s wrong, I may not show,
Just watch me close, you’ll surely know.
A pause, a limp, a lowered head,
These signs speak loud, though nothing’s said.
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I don't know "bad," I know what works,
I chase what moves, I bark at quirks.
I act from instinct, not from spite,
So guide me kindly, show me what’s right.
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Please drop the screen and lift your eyes,
The world is bright beneath the skies.
Your time’s a gift I long to share,
Interact and show you care.
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Don’t tell me I’m not truly kin,
That love we share, It’s deep within.
Just a dog? I don’t agree.
You and me are family.
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I won’t be here for many years,
So love me now, despite your fears.
Each year, each week, until I move on,
Don’t save the love for when I’m gone.
