Sanding

My neighbour once had a puppy,
A not so cute but sweet buddy;
But she had no name when I came;
So I gave her a name Sanding;
Derived from my couple neighbour's name,
The sweet and kind Susan and Ding.

But new assignment called hubby;
Had to say bye to my buddy,
To another place, we should stay.
I wished I could bring her with me.
To ease the longing while faraway,
But her owner couldn’t let be.

After a couple of years, we returned;
Just to visit the place and this I learned,
A once little puppy, now a mommy,
Of three little brown puppies in a cage;
Lest she"ll chase folks that she's in rage;
Caged for a long time, she became scary;
That no one could came near
except her caretaker.

As I slowly walked down the cage 
In a rugged voice, I called her name, “Sanding? ” 
she stood up and looked at me intensely,
I looked at her and her puppies;
I repeated in a loud voice, " Sandingggggg!!! "
Her eyes brightened, waved her tail
and murmured like a lost child
that finally seen her mom.


Footnotes:
This was my own true story happened in 2006.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dietrich Avatar
October 18, 2020 at 12:56 PM
I keep clicking on poems and can never find one of yours I have not seen so I just decided to reread this one, and tell you again how charming I find it!
Inman Avatar
May 16, 2020 at 1:11 AM
It is sad to see animals caged, but I have had my share of pets and females with young ones can become quite vicious. Hopefully a temporary situation while the puppies get older. Nice that she remembered you.
Lamoureux Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 8:05 AM
This made me think that she was part of a puppy mill? I hope not. I’m glad that she had a happy moment when you called out her name.
One Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 11:17 AM
Great storytelling...You write very well
Rodrigues Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 9:28 AM
Another wonderful story from, I can tell a sweet a warm person!
Watt Avatar
April 27, 2020 at 2:22 AM
Great story telling in poetry. Happy the grown up puppy/mama remembered your nickname and voice! Nicely done, JCB
Koplin Avatar
April 22, 2020 at 2:37 PM
What a great poem. It's sad that you found her to be in a cage. What a beautiful experience it must have been to reunite with an old friend.
Callus Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 10:10 AM
That's an awesome story, JCB. Time passed, the puppy grew and became a mother, but she never forgot you and your friendship. ~ Regards // paul
Krutsinger Avatar
April 21, 2020 at 1:26 AM
Ahhhhh so beautiful; she recognized one who had loved her ever so much; please tell my you ended up with one of those puppies!
Dietrich Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 4:25 PM
that story is so precious. How wonderful if it's a true tale from your life.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
April 20, 2020 at 5:10 AM
Wow a lovely sweet man's best friend story. It's super how the doggie remembered the name. True? Kudos for this fine poem. Pls do read and comment my newest poem too.
Buehler Avatar
April 19, 2020 at 10:57 PM
Dogs never forget the ones they love, no matter how long they've been separated. A well crafted poem, JCB. :)
Wolf Avatar
April 19, 2020 at 12:13 PM
"Puppy Love!" ~ gw
Hawkens Avatar
April 19, 2020 at 5:17 AM
I love this. What a beautiful poem for a Mother to be reunited with an old friend.
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