I was nothing
and yet you saved me
why I was muck on the bottom of the shoe
of nothing
and even more blessedly so
still you saved me
what utter perfection
must that pre date
joy in concentrated acceptance
there is no greater frame
for life
than true unconditional love
if ever in doubt
look to the beautiful heart's capacity
of a common house dog............
(written July 2, 2006 7pm)