Bosco

Bundle of black curls
fits in my hands.
Absent-mindedly
I stroke silver streaks
and coo calmly
lullaby words to
my 13 year-old puppy.

Chewbacca

Beautiful baby girl,
energy with big dark eyes.
An unwrapped birthday gift
on loan to the family,
has to return
and give the angels love.

Kneesaa

Silly, sunfire wonder
dancing a clumsy waltz
with me.
Big black nose nudging,
Imploring a treat.
Tired princess
cuddles the couch
and lets little girls
bestow kisses
and noogies
while she
dreams.