Star

I am TALL, lean, and (once ) very fast
I came from an ad in the newspaper
And I was almost named Sunset
It’s bad enough that she calls me Starbaby

I love to sleep wherever she is hanging out
Living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen
It matters not to me—just stay close and keep watch

I love to play with my cat
(don’t worry—she’s a beanie baby)
I love to go on walks and play tennis ball…

Except I can’t do those things anymore…
My hips are full of pain
So I sit and rest and sleep

But—I get lots and lots of treats
And I like to bark bark bark
Bark at the coffee grinder
Bark at the door bell
Bark at the TV

I am TALL and lean
I am watcher
I am Star