what you tell a dog, and to hear yourself speak, like soothing music 
and aural loops. it's gonna be ok. it's gonna be alright. while
every dog knows inside, we were born to die.
                             ***

when my soul was in the lost and found
you came along to claim it
i didn't know just what was wrong with me
till your kiss helped me name it
now I'm no longer doubtful of what I'm living for
cause if I make you happy i don't need to do more


-carole king