little dog, old man

i have a small dog
a chihuahua
she is not even two years old
despite her age and sex
she reminds me of an old man
patient and wise
little dog, old man
sometimes i think she is my best friend
when she takes me for a walk
she slows me down
helps me pay attention to the details
the small things that make up the day
little dog, old man
i love you for your loyalty
you are weary of strangers
always honest
little dog, old man
she wants to go everywhere with me
and when i leave her
she howls by the window
like a small wolf
and when i return she bites my nose
little dog, old man
i wish i was more like you