There is a side of me that only my dog gets to see
One that is soft when the world feels too loud
One that is quiet when my thoughts won’t stop spinning
He sees the me that sometimes cries in the dark when I am overwhelmed
He sees the version of me that is fiercely loyal and feels big feelings
He sees the me that sees the best in others but doesn’t always extend that grace to myself
There is a version of me that only my dog knows
One that isn’t chronically misunderstood
One that doesn’t overthink and is not afraid to let people in
He sees the me that laughs and can find joy in the smallest thing
He sees the me that doesn’t have to try so hard
He sees the me that loves others loudly and unapologetically.
There is a side of me that only my dog gets to see
One that is brave even when the fear is real
One that is authentic and sees empathy as a strength not as a flaw
He sees the me that will just keep moving forward
He sees the me that is content and loved
He sees the me that both gives and receives grace as much as a waterfall has water
There is a version of me that only my dog sees
And somehow without words he reminds me everyday
That this version of me has always been enough
KM
