Wet Noses

How can you measure the trust and devotion?
What is the yardstick for loyalty?
Unconditional, follow-you-anywhere,
Quick to defend against friend or foe.
Asking little, save little attention,
A pat or a rub, a quick game of fetch.
A nuzzle of muzzle to garner affection.
Total endearment lost in sad eyes.
How can you measure
When they cannot speak?
The touch of a wet nose
Against your cheek.

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