Nudge is to Stroke

At first glance
Zany and wide eyed
Bushy tailed and attentive
Yes, there is work at hand
Carving into perfect fluff
Xanthous against pure white
Dusting off by shaking
Whatever sticks in the cracks
Eludes even the towel
Vehemently against a full rub
Favoring the skin of hand
Usually in the form of stroke or scratch
Given daily
To exchange the favor
Having been cooped up all day
Showered in silence
Inhumanely locked up
Quick to get excited
Just because
Personalities need to be unleashed
Kept at bay
Our greatest asset
Loses steam and seems like a curse
Not what it really is
More of a give and take
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1/28/09

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