Man's Best Friend
They are animals
like you and me
but walk on all fours
unlike you and me
they let you know when they're happy
they let you know when they're scared
but they show courage
ready to strike
and safe your life
They bark at the strangers
to warn them away
they are forever loyal
even when you forget to feed them
they simply scrape the bowl
and wait
they are there when you cry
they sloppily lick all the tears away
they also feel pain
when you hit them for barking at night
they also feel shame
for knowing you're right
but when you moved away and left him to stay
alone
in a world out of his control
did you feel shame?
Did you remember he was once your best friend?
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