Your silver coat glistens as I watch you run to me

I swear I can see a smile on your face filled with glee

I know 200 pounds is about to hit me in the chest

So I go down on my knees and await the jest

You get closer and I hear you breathe

I know what’s to happen but I refuse to leave

Bracing myself with my body intact

I hold my breath and await the impact

You discover the game is not as cool this way

Coming to a halt, you walk slowly to play

So I stand back up with my arms outreached

You dive bomb, knocking me off my feet

You lick me all over as if to mend

You tricked me again…..my very best friend