Predacious
I dreamed I was a hunter
Your devoted pet
Walking languidly at your side
On heavy padded paws
My deadly claws hunted only in your service
My teeth never sinking into warm flesh until
Sated by my kill
You tossed me my portion
Only then did I devour the meat
As my eyes devoured your form
And when it was gone
My great head rubbed against your side
As your fingers furrowed trails across my scalp
I was so happy to be your beast
Your loyal creature
Your fierce protector
My purpose clear as a mountain stream
I awoke to a profound sense of disappointment
I was back in this weak shell
No claw or fang
But my heart remained the hunter
Who would gladly starve to keep you fed
Willingly die to keep you safe.
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