It’s hard to love you
when you shred me,
slice my skin on the sharp tips
of those needle teeth.
It’s hard to love you
when you track mud,
make puddles, and leave
stinking pellets behind you.
It’s hard to love you
but your eyes twinkle,
and your tail wags
and you keep trying to climb into my lap
It’s hard to love you
but the hard things are worthwhile.
I’m building a love story
with training and time.
Shawn L. Bird 
its lovely…. the way its tough and the way i still keep following something
Determination in the face of obstacles!
found my connection
Good!
As a dog lover your poem tells the tale of th love we have fr our pets! Thank you fr sharing!
Thanks, Marla
Hard is the parent of durable.
🙂
Good aphorism.