perhaps I should genuflect
light a candle
mumble something holy
but when the night terrors come
to this private vault
we call consciousness
only my dog can hear me
be near me
comfort this old skin
so I say a little prayer for him
and whisper I’m ok
Another Way of Saying 
I love your wordsmithing abilities. Interesting how he was going to say a prayer for the dog and not himself. Our canine protectors need all of the spiritual fortitude they can get.
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Many thanks. The uncomplicated bond between human and dog is a wonderful thing indeed – especially at a moment of crisis or despair.
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