I have been one not opposed to the ruminations of bears
sitting taciturn on the windowsill on school mornings
sad to see us go.
thoughtful on our return, a secret happy glint
from their shoebutton eyes.
doing pawstands QUIETLY in the corners
while the grownups made dinner.
how comforting was their furry silence
when we got in trouble
or when it rained all day on a SATURDAY!
in any mood, ready to play
or to just be there
in such a reassuring way.
all in all
we always knew
they had a lot to say.
and were thinking it very hard
and directing it our way.
mary angela douglas 1 february 2023
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