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"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance."
--Aristotle
Four Feet
2010
Who’s to say love at first sight does not exist
I used to not believe it, felt foolish to conceive it
But the more I learned about him, the more I wanted him around
Found myself wanting to believe
Patiently waiting, yeah, like I’ve ever been patient
His recovery was long, but each day a little stronger
Doubting my ability to care for someone other than myself
But in that first moment, it’s then I knew
Three steps at a time (He could only take)
Just three steps at a time
He ran, he ran so far and fast, so unafraid
Never once looked back to see my heart breaking
Ironically proud to watch him run
Like he had four feet beneath him
He ran like he had four feet beneath him
Most nights I think about him, hope to God he’s safe and warm
Wish for a second chance to see that brown-eyed glance
The bitter sting of responsibility and how I must have let him down
Perhaps I was his biggest mistake after all
Three steps at a time (he could only take)
Just three steps at a time
He ran, he ran so far and fast, so unafraid
Never once looked back to see my heart breaking
Ironically proud to watch him run
Like he had four feet beneath him
He ran like he had four feet beneath him
He ran like he had four feet beneath him
Three steps at a time, He could only take
He ran like he had four feet beneath him
Just three steps at a time
He could only take
Just three steps
This song is dedicated to Jax, my first Italian Greyhound who was rescued from a puppy mill and lost a leg in the process. He was still shy of people but slowly learning to trust. When his leash broke, and he ran, he took a piece of my heart with him. I hope whoever found him has given him patience, love, and compassion. Thank you for letting me love you Jax, even if only for a little while.
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