You’re happy, finally

I can smell it on you

For the first time in months, you finally feel like yourself

Your smile warms mine as your hands reach for my food bowl

Dinner time, the happiest part of the day

My tail wags as you place the kibble down, 

Piece by piece I gobble it up,

Pausing every so often to make sure you’re okay, that you’re still in my view

Suddenly a knock appears at the door, 

Your smile returns, as mine fades

I bark over and over, just before you shush me and open the door

That's where I see him

A bright yellow puppy waddles in 

I bark again, wishing for a response

You look over to me, confused asking what it is I need

The puppy in your arms fueled the fire inside

What is this feeling inside?

I whine to you, for you

Yet your attention strays to him

I still don’t understand this feeling inside

I stray away as you lean down to pet me

I don’t want to be near him

Why is he even here,

I’m yours, why would you need another?