Memory From the Four of You
Your birth welcomed me back home
What a great surprise and joy, like flowers’ bloom
You, four lovely babes filled my world with gladness
Got all the big smiles upon seeing your charm and cuteness
But rain came and covered you up with mud
You couldn’t see my beauty yet, but I knew you felt bad
So helpless you were, but I prayed for my magic hand
To save you all my tiny dear puppies, I first knew I can
Successfully, you were moved in a cozy little bed
All saved and cleaned up, my heart jumped over my head
I watched and took care of you while I was still around
I knew I’ll miss you all when I’ll be in my borrowed land
You were one of the reasons why I’ve enjoyed my vacation
Apart from our great and very happy grand clan reunion
You were so adorable to pump milk from your mom
But there was a race among siblings, you were like human
At first, I noticed two among you have delayed growth
Til one was left behind, your mom’s milk could no longer support
I bought an expensive pup’s milk for the smallest among you-so tiny
To catch up its growth, didn’t know he’ll soon have disability
My heart and focus went more to him - my dear Pillow
Who was always bullied by his siblings and slept on him, too
He was also the most unwanted puppy by his picky mom
But my mama was there to take good care of him on my behalf
Mama said that Pillow, my adopted pup didn’t grow, blind
Epileptic, with walking disorders – his fate wasn’t so kind
I learned that he was smart, well-mannered but frail and sickly
On his death, my heart broke, so hard to hear his destiny
His siblings were adopted by our relatives and mom’s friend
But I’ve just learned, the biggest and smartest one died in the end
He was ran over by my uncle’s car drove by my older brother
My heart torn into pieces, his death was even more horrible
May you rest in peace my dearest Pillow, the two of you
My heart is now drowning, my tears are going to overflow
Your death was on the same day, did your brother go with you?
Maybe in heaven, not anymore a bully, he’ll love you as I do.
I pray that your other siblings left will grow and live longer
In the hands of the their adoptive parents and masters
I know, you two will give joy to the children in heaven
You’ll meet uncle-dog Pandac, Saver, others, even Beethoven
Dec. 11,2022 10.05pm
not for the contest
Copyright © Len Gasun | Year Posted 2022
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