Companion

He's an awfully small
creature is our little fellow,
given to the occasional
bout of moody distemper
fed up at times when he
feels his autonomy too
invaded, yet more than 
amply compensating when
revealing his love and
contentment in our presence.
His life alongside our own
a constant reminder of our
mutual attachment and 
concern advanced by two
people consumed with love
for one another with room
enough to accommodate
a shared cherishing of
a beloved companion.