but of course
she has to know
she already knows
still she bats her tail and whines
momma, do you love me?
oui, je t’adore
I tell her
yes, I love you
again she whines
but what if I’m hungry?
oui, je t’adore
and if I’m lonely?
oui, je t’adore
or if it’s raining?
je t’adore – fini?
momma?
oui?
je t’adore aussi
je sais, ma petite,
meme chose
but of course
we both sigh, smiling
♥
Ryan Vale McGonigle
Note on the featured image: This is how our Little One sits when she asks the same question, or at least the question we think she is asking, every night when we get home. My dog, love can be so simple.