Let me tell you about my friend

That I hold so dear

I hope our friendship never ends

Let me tell you about them here 

I get oh-so excited to see you 

When you walk through the door

I anticipate your arrival like a statue

It is the moment I wait for

I often beg to go outside

Just to take a sniff of the air 

Then immediately long to come inside 

To find you giving me that irritated glare 

When a new adventure must begin 

I wake you the only way I know how

Many licks to the face and skin

To signal we must go right now

I sometimes steal your shoe

And will get scolded for such behavior 

But it is only because it smells like you

I was trying to save it for later

How my day brightens instantly 

When I hear the word “treat”

I sit and wait for my reward patiently 

Like a soldier in a fleet

I see your shoes go on 

Fearing you may leave

Running to the window 

Hoping I don’t heave

As the sky grows dark and lights turn down 

I hurry to bed for the perfect spot

I lay on your pillow and nestle around 

Hoping you won’t kick me off

Knowing I am loved so much

With my perfect companion by my side 

Snuggled up in soft touch

It fills my heart with pride