Friday, August 18, 2023

Only the Dog

No one hangs on my leg any more as I leave the house.

Only the dog.

No one wants to know where I'm going and when I'll be back.

Only the dog.

No one responds to my texts about shopping when I ask what everyone wants.

No one runs to greet me when I return home.

Only the dog.

No one gets underfoot to carry the groceries in and help unload.

Only the dog.

Everyone comes when I start cooking dinner and wants to know what that smell is.

Even the dog. 


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