Single tear of dew
hanging for dear life
makeshift dog run, quickly made.
Jewels of warming sunlight
dancing upon awakening lawn
beloved companion struts on parade.
Call of feeder authority
brings her back from the edge
tail wagging, ears up, love in eyes.
We embrace this game of moves
knight and queen a teaming
checksum mate the only prize.
Hand gifting, patting, scratching
love passes tween symbiont touch
off tipsy toes thru enemy waterly.
Beloved, nearly-royal, canine partner
bonded sire, pint-sized creature
less than dog, more daughterly.
