Love the Dog

DAVID ALEXANDER

Leave the cage with all the other wounded birds.
See his smile when you arrive home.
At the front door.
Take him for a walk.
To the park.
Play with the other dogs.

Feed the dog.
Love the dog.

Link: Dog Prison. A Poem from October 2022

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David Alexander

New Mexico-based psychotherapist exploring Stoic Philosophy and Jungian psychology to understand human nature, aiming for self-discovery and empathy through integrated disciplines.

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