True Friends Have Fur

True friends have fur, four feet, cold noses,

and tails that wag faster than a NASA rocket.

True friends come in rainbow colors,

are different shapes and sizes and personalities.

True friends have deep wrinkles, bright smiles,

and more love in one paw than most of the known world.

Some can also speak!

True friends love you no matter what . . .

They lay a quiet head in your lap when you are sad.

Snuggle up to your back on a cold night.

Share leftover pizza and bring you presents from your yard.

True friends play Frisbee and ball with style, grace and high jumps.

Warn you when you are in danger, and protect you from

anyone who would do you harm.

Yes, true friends have fur and

are usually a cut above people friends.

I love my friends with fur.

From: Life in the Pond, A Collection of Poetry by Joyce Burns

© Joyce (Tidwell) Burns, ChynaMoon Creations 1997-2011