(Poem 346 for 2024 – I am writing a poem a day)

Robot was programmed
to play fetch with dog.
Dog, unaware that it was code,
built a friendship with Robot.

Dog was taught to always
reciprocate kindness with kisses.
Robot, unaware that it was trained,
grew to love the unruly Dog.

Together, they went on walks,
and Robot gave Dog pets.
Dog waited for Robot to charge;
Robot waited for Dog to wake.

Neither judged the other for
not being what they were not.
Robot and Dog were the best
friends a machine and dog could be.

@Home Studio – 346th poem of the year

Runner ups for the Robot and Dog photos to accompany my poem: