Doggy Bag

you could smile and tell me that 

I'm important to you
but I know I shouldn't force it out.

So I'll wait.  
You've trained me well, you know.

Open the door and you’ll find me,

the doormat, and

the news in my mouth

as I gaze up at you wondering,

will it be you and me

together

or

will it be just another phase?

It’s your call, master.

But don’t forget that this servant

has a life of his own.

I don't want to be anyone’s leftovers.