another new year's eve
year gone by
no party hats or confetti falling
no arms to hold me
but I'm not alone
because I have you
my dear friend
you lay curled beside me
my fingers run through your soft fur
my shadow
and me
we two
strolling down the avenue
there's nothing that we can't do
together
in your
brown eyes
I'm found
howls of happiness
a spirit purer
than human
a heart that only knows
unconditional
unstoppable
undenyable
love
in that face
egoless
loving me
just the way I am
I love the way
you are
my sunshine
you make me happy
never let me down
pick me up
make me strong
comfort
home
laying your head in my lap
I rub your ears
peace
acceptance
my rocket and me


by michelle zeman