Some Dogs are Larger Than Others
How he stares
at you,
relentless
in his desire,
offering
belly to scratch
and head to pet
just when you most
need them,
even if
you don’t know it,
then curling
against you, saying
in the language
of warmth and fur,
this, just this.
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“Some Dogs are Larger Than Others” first appeared here in January 2017.
O at the Edges 
Life’s simple pleasures.
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The best!
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Good write.
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Thank you.
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This is so lovely! :o)
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Dogs bring out the best in me! Woof woof!
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Aww, this melted my heart. Our fur babies are amazing at “humaning”, so much better than we are at times.
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They are good for the soul, not to mention one’s blood pressure!
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Ha! You’re right about that, Robert!
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This is actually very sensational!
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Thanks very much!
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you speak good dog
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Woof woof! Or is that ruff ruff?
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Well stated–my pup is my everything!
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They have that way of becoming the center!
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Yes 😂
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Unconditional love always there by your side.
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By your side, on your lap, in your arms…
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I’ve never had a dog. As far as I know, I prefer cats.
Nevertheless, your poem makes me wonder if I’ll ever experience this kind of love.
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I like cats, but they make me sneeze. Dogs are comforting creatures who mostly want to please and be with you.
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You just described our 10-pound Josie ❤️
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I can remember not wanting a small dog, but now I can’t imagine not having one. Or two.
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