Loving a rescue dog

Love lived in dog years ends

Before you’re ready for it to end

So you foster another dog

Try to break bad habits

Their previous owner couldn’t

You use a kennel and bark collar

Put them on a diet and

Maybe it works and maybe you are happy

But still, love lived in dog years ends

Before you’re ready for it to end

And you are checking rescue shelter websites

Inquiring about someone else’s

Failed attempt at domestic bliss

Because you crave wet kisses

And a warm body

Lying next to you at night

9-20-21