My Doggie

Liza

My dog always looks at me
As if she is saying,
“just tell me what to do and I will do it.”

When I water the flowers,
She watches intently
Just trying to figure out
What it is I am doing.

If I only had a hand
I could carry that sprinkler,
She is thinking.

If I get up from my chair
She is right there
Leading the way,
Making sure everything is safe
For me to continue on.

When I leave for work
She watches
as I head toward the door.
“You know I could be of great value,”
she says as she looks up at me
on my way out.

When I mow the yard
She is by the window
Watching and saying,
“I think I could operate that mower
if he would just give me a chance.”

When I go to bed
She is there leading the way.
It is her job to clean the toothpaste
From my face.

When she is finished,
She is at my side
Till morning.