Everyone watched as my friend petted the tiny dog.

And it seemed strange to me.

That this thing trusted my friend.

Knowing nothing of his intentions.

In a world of cruelty.

This little helpless thing sought security in a stranger.

Like every thing was just a smaller thing looking for a bigger thing to take care of it.

Paralyzed and helpless and needing to shit, looking to be scooped up and relieved.

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