her amber and brown gaze

brings forth a memory

see that look? it means

i love you,

i am happy

when i see you.

my words provoke that happy tail,

that bright life in her eye.

diva,

baby girl,

what is it?

her only response

is to rush over with those

puffball paws

and long, curly ears

to rest her soft bulk against my side.

oh, how warm

love can be.

teach me,

baby girl,

how to love

as deeply as you do

with only a look.