my dog is adopted
she had a whole life before this
and she used to shake and shudder
and not eat and not walk
in those early days with us
then she barked at passers-by
apparently concerned about her safety
or mine
and I couldn’t understand it
because I knew she was safe
but she didn’t
with time she exhaled
and now her days are made
of naps in her spot on the couch
I did not think I would allow
and grilled chicken pieces I love to see her eat
and walks
and smells
and noticing
and belly rubs
and digging
and more resting than I think she needs
she trusts me
so she takes turns, resting in sun and then shade
in our little yard
her life is simple
as mine ought to be
like her, I am adopted
and well cared for
I have a spot made just for me
and everything I need
I am safe
I should rest more
© my little epiphanies Kerry Campbell 2015 all rights reserved
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