Companions

'Byron Kitty' and 'Little Wing' dog.

Companions

10/15/11

I'm so very happily blessed

to have amazing animal creatures

sharing wonderful life with me,

'Byron Kitty' kneading my stomach,

'Wing' dog snoring on pillow,

these 'friends' like no others

so unconditionally loving, fully present,

exquisitely beautiful in their 'being-ness',

responsiveness, ways of uninhibited actions

which bring laughter, joy, wonder

about what they're thinking, feeling,

plus awe for unique shape,

embodied form, every perfect hair

precisely colored, placed, a masterpiece

created as one of kind

that fills heart to overflowing,

has me smiling in marvel

for how lucky I am

sharing many wonderful daily moments

whenever tenderness breaks me open,

expressed in touch, kisses, words,

saying how much I cherish

their miraculous existence so tremendous

as teachers, family, loyal confidants,

who ignite my generous spirit

while remembering missed human companions.