The Purest Love
I wake up bright and early
to greet my dad.
I wag my tail and lick his hand
to show him he is loved.
While he eats breakfast
I sit on the floor
smiling at him
from beside his feet.
He pats me on the head,
and I wag my tail faster
reverberating with love
for my dad.
When he leaves for work,
I watch out the window,
watching for his car,
waiting for his return.
When he comes home
I overflow with joy
I am so excited
to spend time with my dad.
I run to the door,
tail wagging.
As he enters I jump up
excited to show him I love him.
He took me outside to play,
a guy shouted at me.
Then suddenly I feel the pain
as I fall down to the ground.
I do not understand this pain
or what I have done wrong.
I do not know why
my love has earned me pain.
(2015)
