i am the dog
wagging my tail
lowering my head for
a hand
or
a handout
if it’s a smile
or a warm word
i receive
i count it
a worthy
transaction
but how often it is
the bone
dry and scraped clean
and how my teeth
break against it
the dog (20161031)
Words and Feathers 
Are you having a dog day afternoon? At least you’re wagging your tail!
🐶
Well, that’s just sad. Wishing you many pats on the head and big, meaty bones.
Deeper than it appears. Very skilfully done.