"Charlie"
Dedicated aged copper
A willing companion
Ready to streak atop the green of mother earth
With a bright blue or night sky backdrop
In pursuit of my laughter
And a good throw
Still
On another day
He is easily content
With just being within arm’s reach
So my hands
Can wander across his cotton candy golden soft fur
Lost in thought
About yesterday and tomorrow
He does not judge my missteps
And forgives my selfish moments
He just wants for me
Someone
Anyone to be there
He will likely be happier than any one person may ever be
Because of that very simplicity
Yet he is willing to do his best
To see me smile
Or just sit
Silent
By my side
He is the good of this world
Dedicated aged copper
A willing companion
Ready to streak atop the green of mother earth
With a bright blue or night sky backdrop
In pursuit of my laughter
And a good throw
Robert Lloyd
2 March 2017