My Dog

At the end of each day
As I walk through the door,
I see your bright smiling eyes
And I know the work day is no more.

I reach down to pet you
To express my happiness back,
The touch of your soft fur
Would soothe any anxiety attack.

As you jump up and down
And put on a dance,
The whiff of your puppy shampoo
Sends me in a peaceful trance.

You know the routine
As I walk to the goodie jar,
You anxiously want to taste
Your daily milk-bone bar.

My greeting becomes complete
After a long hard day,
When I hear your happy bark
Because you know I am home to stay.