he would say
I love you mom
thank you for
watching over
me so lovingly
he would tell me why
he’s always looking up
at me
snuggling near me
making eye contact
unlike the othersif he could talk
he’d tell me why
his little paw reaches out
to touch mine
why he gets under
the covers with me at night
why he tilts his head
to get my attention
why that funny crying sound
that makes me laugh
always preceeds
bringing me toys
seemingly left as a present
at the foot of the bedif he could talk
he’d say
thank you
for saving his life
for putting up with all
his stubborn ways
for so earnestly
figuring out how to keep
giving him medicine
day after
day
after
day
he doesn’t
need to

talk

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