She’s Got My Back

Seeing it through…the crack of dawn

She’s behind my chair as I write
and finish this last Painter’s Note
though it is the other end of the day from this painting
and the light is different on her fur

and she’s really tired of me sitting up here in the loft
all
day.

Maggie’s favorite treat is still sweet peas
and this spring I planted them close enough for her to help herself.

She still loves her sticks
and keeps a stockpile by the studio front door to share with special guests.

She’s fearless in the face of woodchucks
and tolerant of chipmunks.

She has a deep abiding affection for
everyone.

And she always
always
has my back.