the long hardships that accomplish

the lonely struggle of a dog

that doesn't bark for the love of humans

the batch of pups laid and raised 

all sold and two dead

the husband dog that is lame and passed

and the sad fate that just was too hard

 

I wish to relieve its hard fate

with a piece of meat tasty and nourishing

a pat and smile and joy for its seeing and playing

 

the beauty of this calm joyful silent dog

that smiles and rejoices

at the smallest joy