Dogs are infinitely capable of unconditional love. But is that level of devotion something we should be striving for? A poem about love of a canine nature.

One must have a mind of a dog
to remain and delight
through kicks and punches

To wag and cheer each time
eyes meet and words greet
history and regret never a feature;

and of a loyal companion,
happy to be of service
without pay or reward

To bow down and wag,
obey and endure
without as much as a whimper;

And the master strides on
with an occasional kick in the side
of the dog forever loyal.