puppy love

My dog Lola has a best friend

not sure why I’m so amazed by this

tickled from within 

and deeply moved by this?

as Lola and I are in relationship

yet still I am

Millie lives 4 houses down

the other “little black dog” on our street

both chihuahuas 

mixed with some breed sweet

Millie the submissive one

though young and energetic

Lola dominant

though older and slower

How could I know they’re BFFs

since unable to express

their friendship?

it’s adorably undeniably obvious

kisses and playtime attest 

to their kinship

Grrrs and growls arousing

lively bouts of 

doggie “ruff-housing”

My lap a favored playground 

for nipping at the other’s ears 

or a tug of war ploy

to destuff the chosen toy

Games of chase 

and running races

French kisses aplenty

Naps side by side

or one on each side of me

Man claims dogs to be his best friend

I'm so grateful to have experienced this

Oreo and now Lola

both blessed me with this

I’m just tickled that my Lola

has a canine best friend too