I want to dutifully dote on you
I want to wait at the door for you
I want to watch as you run a bath and
Sit beside the tub as you bathe.
I want to listen to you complain about work
And the people you hate
My ears perked, my head cocked
As my neck grows tired
I want to rest my chin on the wall of the tub,
Secretly, silently hoping
You might run your fingers through my hair,
And pat my head.
When it’s time for bed
I will sleep at your feet until
You invite me to your side.
I will hold my breath.
As not to disturb your rest
I will watch silently
The rise and fall of your chest.
Though I will stay alert as you slumber
And guard your bed unencumbered I beg,
let me be your spaniel,
I beg to be used as you use your dog
