Warts And All

I want you to see me
flawless, perfect, unblemished

To show the very best
that I know I have inside

And yet...

You find me in my mistakes
dirty, scarred, uncharitable

And the surprise is
You love me for those things

The miracle in being
That those things I wish most to hide

Are the endearments that draw you
And cause you to be perfect in my eyes

Lilac

I am old.

I am not the puppy I once was.

But I can still run

In dreams full of endless meadows and rabbits.

There are many things I will not do.

I won't go for walks.

I won't listen to the word no.

I won't go back to sleep early in the morning.

I won't volunteer for rides in the car.

But I will love you

With all my heart.

And I will also always steal from the trash when I can.

I hope you understand.

Blueberry

I  was born to be the companion of a king

or a queen

But I'm happy to be a companion

to you

Let's just sit here together

for a while

And then later, I'll let you wait on me

hand and foot

Just remember when you'e sad

I'll be the one

To lick away your tears and listen

To all that's on your heart

This is the real reason you wait on me

and treat me like a queen

Bunny

The world is my oyster

Full of people just waiting

to pet me

to give me treats

to adore me

to take me places

to love me...

Just for being sweet little me

Let me always be with you

And I'll be infinitely happy