Furry friends

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Furry friends

She opened the window near her bed
inviting the outside world 
The sun's arm reaches inside,
walking its fingers over the floor,
sweeping out the dark gloom
sparkles scattered in her room

Friendly bird chatter shifts silence

the distant barking of the border collie
blended with her joy as he dashed in
with a wag of his tail and a little wail.
He nuzzled under her arm, warmly welcomed 
his head nestled in the cup of her hand

Then Cupid the cat leaped onto the bed,
twirling as in a pirouette
created a dimple in the sheets,

curled up, purring softly
She basked in the quiet touch of her fur

As her furry friends rest with her
she doesn't stir the morning hush
she nourishes the glint of trust 

she closes her eyes once more
surrendering to serenity

Marja Blom