Companions

They're a balm for the spirit,

an antidote to isolation

and loneliness, an

absolute spur to laughter

and sheer enjoyment of 

life's little pleasures. Their

warmth and trustfulness,

fidelity and sweet dependence;

love unconditional

in their puppy-antics,

ears aflop and legs

flying in hot pursuit

of anything, anything at all

that moves, inspiring attention

transforming them into

avid adventurers, elfin

whirlwinds of puffed fur,

sniffing snouts, eyes

detecting movement,

ears isolating sound no

mere human can identify.