This was very nicely written. With a subtle intensity. It did seem more than just the cover topic. Of a dog that has been mistreated.

Seemed like a metaphor for a man/woman (most probably a woman) who has been abused by her father/mother. Yet learns to love and trust again. With a lover. And it's like you're asking in a scalded and hurt way.."how can you do that?.."...

Or it could be a woman who having been abused and mistreated as a child. Carries on being so by her 'lover'....and she carries on taking it. She just lies down and takes it.

...very nice, gege.

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