Jemarie Ragudo - An Empty Space

He waits for me
Like royalty
Each day when
I get home
His wagging tail
And endless barks
A pledge of
His affection
And when his age
Has made it hard
For him to
Move around
He still waits
In that tiny space
In front of
Our main door
And even as
He lost his sight
He waits for
My return
He knows that
When the mistress comes
She’ll hug him
All the more
Now of course
That he is gone
I stay at work
Much longer
The house is big
And far too empty
Without him
At the door

Jemarie Ragudo

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