The hot pink tongue of a dog
can soothe your tears
and heal a broken soul.
The thump of a tail on the floor
can lift your spirits
and curl up the corners of your mouth.
Soft, deep brown eyes
can make your own eyes
crinkle and smile,
and the touch of your hand on velvet ears
can give you so much love and peace
in your heart
at that hole there
where no children laugh.
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