Two boisterous boys

Sensible and so reliable,
each an unblemished character.
Kicking up the traces
the joy to sniff, just empty spaces
Fetching dad his slippers,
Warming up his chair.
Comforting, relief of a captive gaze
feel the stress leach from the day.
Complete with each a passport
the visa stamped; good rapport.
Pictures of there idols. hanging on the wall
Pool players; smell the smoke filled room
Ale and shaggy dog told tales
growls and a wagging tale.
Abandoned spirits brought to heel

Each picture hold a tail
is it pure greed the tableau?
Adolescents, escape the watchful gaze
toys all left in disarray.
When the sizzling sausage smells so good
burger dripping sumptuous fat.
Temptation dangled like a carrot
Transitioned from the wild,
integrated into a social group.
the greatest friend to bind
lead me so blind to find new eyes
A true companion by my side
Greyfriers Bobby spirit, come revived.
the grief so felt at your demise