I
Four legs and a tail
Ears either side of its head
You know, like a dog
II
But with human eyes
And a tongue for blueberries
He is more than that
III
He is a pillow
He is a pair of slippers
He is a heartbeat
IV
He thinks about rain
Watches it through shut windows
Sits on sick shoulders
V
He waits patiently
For them to be ready to
Grab a waterproof

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