By: Madi Salinas

When my journey’s through. I arrive to greet her. My heart jumps with joy. I am home at last. No matter the hour, like a schedule, like clockwork, without fault, it’s always true. The doggy door clangs. Clang. Clang. Clang.  Always a familiar sound as Coco bolts out, joy unbound. Her nails tap the pavement in eager haste, and the jingle of her collar, a sweet embrace. I know what’s coming, I can hardly wait, a grin so wide, love so great. With a tail that wags, so full of cheer. My best friend is here. She is always near.