The big black dog lies there on his side
Head on the floor looking at me
Sighs from time to time
Living out his end of days.
This dog is so cooperative
As if he has no needs
Only wanting to please
Asking only for affection.
It is very sad he is leaving us
But it is his way of doing things
As if he knows what his humans need
This dog who never complains.
The dog who has been my shadow next to me
This is what I learned from him:
Tone of voice says more than the words mean.
This is what he hears and how he knows.
Being a word person, I needed that life lesson
So much. Thank you, Reuben.
You are a very good dog.
You have a place in my heart.
