Unconditional Love


I never understood what unconditional love was

Until she appeared in my life.

I never thought she would love me, the black sheep

But she was constantly with me.

When my heart broke and I lay crying in bed

She alone understood and sat silently by my side.

When she realized I would be going to work in the mornings

Her eyes alone showed how she hated being separated.

When I returned by evening

Her joy knew no bounds.

When I returned from a week-long conference trip to Nepal

I had to get her injected: she was sick from her sorrow of separation.

And finally when a horrible tenant made a threat on your life

Forcing us to keep you safe, away from us

I felt your pain… I hated it & missed you terribly too.

Yet even then, when I came to speak to you today

You were more interested in me then my gift for you.

I doubt I have a truer love than you

My dearest canine being Achu

Because you taught me the meaning of unconditional love.

 

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