“
A single "woof"
---Mike was waiting
watching.
He jumped the busted fence
when he saw me coming
rushed over
so he could greet me properly.
I dropped to one knee
soaked up Mike's welcome
and everything about my bad day
ran off me
like rainwater rushing
along the edge of the road
to the drain.
Having someone who loves you enough
to wait
in the dreary weather
someone who's happy to see you
no matter what mood
you're in...
there's nothing better than that.
”
”