The Hug

I sit on the sofa, holding a mug
Then there’s a nose under my elbow
Of the dog that I love
He pleads with sad eyes
As he snuggles in tight
So I give him a hug and
Settle in for the night
My heart rate slows down
As I stroke his coat
Then I hear a deep sigh
Coming from his throat
At peace with ourselves
As night it draws nigh
Then his head it rests, on my thigh
In for the duration,
However long that may be
Settled, comfortably enjoying
Each other’s company!

George L. Ellison

ã 30/01/2010