The house is empty,
silent and cold.

Entering my bedroom,
I cannonball onto the bed.

Ignoring all of my homework,
I turn on the TV.

“This show again?”
I hear.

My heart races,
who said that?

For I was home alone…
except for my dog.

“Don’t act so surprised.”
I hear it again.

My dog jumps next to me,
starring in my face.

“Can we watch something else?”
He says right to me.

I quickly change the channel,
too scared to speak.

“Yes, keep this on.”
He says.

“You’re going to be late for school!”
I hear coming from outside my room.

I open my eyes,
finding my dog watching me.

I think “It was only a dream”,
as my dog winks and runs off.