warm sunlight
spills softly across the garden floor.
small hands sink into soft fur,
and with every gentle pat,
laughter rises like a bright little breeze.
a happily wagging tail
draws an easy arc through the air,
joy overflowing from nose to paws,
echoing in the boy’s smiling eyes.
just being together
is enough to chase away the quiet,
enough to make this simple afternoon
feel like a secret treasure.
in the character “犬” there lives
the spirit of a loyal friend,
a companion who stays close
long before any words are spoken.
soft watercolor tones hold
the warmth of the sun,
the hush of a peaceful day,
and the gentle bond between boy and dog.
perhaps the comfort we seek most
is found just like this —
in a quiet place,
with a dog resting by our side.