Memory

My late dog, Doofus

Memory

 

I forgot you were gone today.

I came home, expecting you to come to me.

I expected you to excitedly skip up to the door.

I expected the, “Oh, hush!  Be quiet!” of my lips.

But you did not come to the door.

 

And I’m glad, in a way. 

Because if you had, in fact, skipped up to the door

You would have stopped to hack

And cough

And gurgle.

I would not have bent down to hush you,

I would have bent down to comfort you.

 

At least I know now that you are not in pain.

At least I have the thoughts of your little body

Wallowing around the living room,

Making messes and laying in the patches of sun.

At least I have the memories of you.

We went through it all, you and I.

 

I miss you,

Little man.

 

You kept me safe and happy,

And I know you are safe and happy now.

 

Author's Note

My dog, the one I have spent nearly my entire life with, Doofus, passed away yesterday afternoon.

Reviews

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Mm.. That resonates with me as well. I know it's hard for you and please.. My deepest sympathies are with you. I appreciate the solemn and deeply sincere send memories of you and him. I think he always was and will be safe and happy. He'll always be yours. Your buddy.