I see you peeking out of the window
your excitement carries through the air
on invisible waves.
I am overcome by its warmth.

"Are you home?"
I ask.
"I am home."
I say.

I hear your tail pounding
out the thump of my heartbeat.
Your whine of impatience
floats through the door,
carrying your sweet tune
of love to my ears.

"Where are you?"
I ask.
"I am here."
I say.

Your claws scratching at
the bottom of the door
the sound of your sniffing
I can feel the wet mist
of spit at my toes.

The key turns in the lock
I grab the doorknob
You silence completely
Excitement in the air

When the door pops open
you're on me
paws on my shoulders
tail shaking the hall tree
slobber everywhere.

Unconditional love
pure and simple.
No nagging
no long faces
just happiness
and love.