Ever wonder why dogs
Lie down with their
Face away from you
Not because they're unhappy
Or uncomfortable

But because they're
Protecting themselves
That's their way of
Saying that you need
To guard them

Their backside is vulnerable
So they make sure it's covered
So when your dog lays that way
He wants to know that you
Got his back

They face outward because
They know anything
Unjust
Bad
Scary

Will come from out there
Not behind them
Where you are
It's their safety net

Mickey, after licking
Everyone 7 ways to Sunday
Will turn with his back
Towards whomever he's lying with

Face toward the opening
The door
The space
Watchful
Even when asleep

Because he knows
That no matter what
We got his back