To Butchie
Silly damn dog
Are you breathing this morning, this afternoon
Distant past a child chooses
The biggest puppy names him Butch
Butch the Wonder Pooch
Wonder what is in your mind
Played with rocks and screws
Wiggling tail, fuzzy face
People at the B and B say, “Where is that famous dog?”
Where will you be soon
Taking space in hearts and minds
Not under feet causing us
To stumble, curse loving you
Watching you fade like tendrils
Of smoke from a campfire we enjoyed
But we know without a shadow of doubt
Our lives better knowing your silliness
Are you breathing
Will you be tomorrow
Silly damn dog