You teach me new things everyday
After food, for example, not to watch TV
News especially - the raucous uncontrollable melee
Of noise - for you it is time to cuddle and play

Living in the moment is
Another thing I learn
No matter how ugly the parting
In the morning
The evening is here
Glorious as an autumn tree
To jump and romp and see anew
As if we meet after a century

To be content with what you have
To be ready to face the word with a shudder
To be keen and bubbling
No matter what the occasion
There is so much to learn each day.