You Are

you are
the smallest thing

tiny,
fragile-

i am a
giant to you..

towering over,
making baby sounds,
holding toys,
watching my step,

as you
threaten me with your imaginary teeth-

yet my heart
opens for you.


you sleep by foot,
and i do not move

i am sentimental

and
leader of our pack

you growl,  the faintest growl-
comical-
as
small paws
claw at
my heart,
leaving in doubt who, is really
who's master.

09'