The dog

Just a little piece about meeting a random dog at night, and how much better a dog can make someone feel.

Heavy humid nights in Tennessee

Really bring forth the misery

Nature can bring

Standing outside with a pipe gritted in my teeth 

Just looking for a cheap relief 

From my struggle 

For some reason 

My pipe will not light

So I stare off into the night

A figure appears 

Rapidly approaching 

I dread it’s coming near

It is amazing how seeing a dog

Can bring someone relief 

How petting this dog

Made my life less bleak

Thank you my friend

Come back again 

I will be waiting

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

Dogs/pets of all kinds can help reduces anxiety depression and ptsd. I love that the appearance and petting the dog helped. I love animals.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

So beautiful and touching! Love your expressive writing and sweet words. Dogs are kindred spirits and their unconditional love can truly help us go on. I hope you see your little friend again. Blessings.