he may be just a dog 
or an additional cost, 
but to me he is everything- 
the absence of him would have me lost 
 
i don’t have to worry 
about him packing a bag 
and leaving me alone, 
disappointed, feeling dragged 
 
there's no need to question 
if I am being missed, 
with just a walk through the door  
i am greeted and kissed 
 
no judgements to be made 
about an outfit or money, 
or tormenting you with belittling remarks 
because he thinks it is funny 
 
he is my favorite form of life  
and will never break my heart 
there is just one exception 
when his time is here to part