A Poem
Just My Dog


photo of Jackson, a black tri Australian Shepherd

He's just my dog. He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds.

He has told me more than a thousand times over that I am his reason for being -- by the way he rests against my leg, by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile, by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me).

When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive.

When I am angry he clowns to make me smile.

When I am happy, he is joy unbounded.

When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another person. With him, I am all powerful.

He has taught me the meaning of devotion is loyalty itself. With him, I know the secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things.

He has promised to wait for me ... whenever ... wherever ... in case I need him, and I expect I will, as I always have.

Who is he? -- He's just --

MY DOG!

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Photo: AKC Champion Milwin Cavalier Jackson, AGI, NA, JHDs, CGC, TDI, TT, better known to his friends as Jackson, is a black tri Australian Shepherd. He is owned by Jane Moss of Twilight Aussies in Alexandria, Virginia and is her faithful companion. Jackson was bred by Debbie Mills of Milwin Kennel.



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