"He is my other eyes, that can see above the clouds
My other ears that can hear above the winds.
He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea.
With him, I know a secret comfort, and a private peace.
He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant.
His head on my knee can heal my human hurts
His presence by my side is protection against my fears of the dark
and the unknown.
He is just my dog."
-- Gene Hill