Love for Dogs

Unpredictable in their reactions
Something unseen but still missing
A hollow look in their eyes 
Perhaps from past misgivings

Publicly acting to fit in
Creating a kind persona for their peers 
Only those living with them know them
To immediate family crystal clear

The unaffected participate in the charade
Only seeing what they choose
Ignoring the truth that is suffered
The powerless ones sadly lose

What is unfit not seen by outsiders
No identifying the fault with them 
Easier to see what isn’t there
The absent trait itself condemns

The flaw showing the bitter truth 
No mystery or complicated fog
While looking for what is obvious 
Know they never had love for dogs

JBentley-5Jan2024