Just Be It

 You are good, do you know that?

There is a reason people tell their pets this.

We are the little gods of our homes.

And we see the goodness of our creatures

and also see that they cannot understand their goodness.

We know, as Providers of treats and water bowls,

of no requirements of perfection or beauty 

to declare Wilbur a "good boy"

or Opal the "best girl".

It is not more complicated than

their fluffy tummies, 

contented sighs,

shameless food celebrations.

No more complicated than that little animal's

miraculous existence in the world.

So you too,

soft-bodied creature,

Can you believe in your goofy goodness?

And accept a wholeness seen in you

that extends beyond your understanding.

Just pat your soft tummy and

know.