Bones rubbing on skin. I’m emaciated.

Things are worse with the harshness

Of the sky and the coldness

Of the ground.

Charley appears at my door one day
His eyes are cloudy; his back is sway.
He's gray around his eyes and muzzle
I put out my

Wagging tail and slobbering tongue,
my only friend, the only one.
My protector at night,
my friend by day,
a treat for you,

A Dogs Best Friend

Born into a family that treated me bad
I was only a puppy and they were all I had
After beating me badly,

Wait! Where are you going?

Why can't I come?

If you leave me now I'll do something dumb

I really don't mean to be such a