Ticket 2 Ride

His life is the next meal and walk

We share the sidewalk, but he leads

A deep conversation, but just my talk

Off he goes, to the shrubs and weeds

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I hold the leash, he’s really the teacher

Through him, life is revealed

Quiet reverence, the canine preacher

My trivial problems are healed

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His trust, I hold in my hand

Every lick, a sign of his love

Into my orbit, a divine plan

Peace follows this four-legged dove

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Life is simpler in his kingdom

Being with him is transcendent

His healing power a magical balm

I now realize, he was heaven sent