For Ani Alyce Louise

Puppies cuddle close--
share warm breath, warm fur, warm love.
Winter melts away.

For Kuro

Majestic Kuro--
Strong and calm but misses Mom.
"Mommy please come home!"

For Lucy

Lucy, mild and meek,
Trembles on the couch-back. But
In Mom's arms she smiles.

For My Dogs

Dropped by demon-wind,
blizzard blacks windows, mutes world,
keeps me from puppies.