Talking on the phone,
I hurriedly moved from room to room,
dressed in an outdoor outfit,
all the while he sat,
in the middle of the room,
staring at me.
He knew I was going out,
and also knew he isn't coming,
which made him sad,
as he never stays away.
The minute I looked at him,
he wagged, jumped,
hoping and trying to convince me perhaps,
take me too with you, mommy!
But I said, bye baby,
I will be back soon!
that tail stopped to wag,
those big eyes got rounder
and his lip line sagged downwards.
I cut my plans short,
friends with no pets asked,
was he that important?
disappointed family reasoned,
family should come first.
How do I explain,
he is my family,
he is my best friend,
he is my child,
he is my World.
The minute I walked in the door,
he ran and hugged me,
with the same wags,
and love that never wavers.
Did he remember how sad,
I made him before I left?
did he remember, how disappointed,
he was when I said,
no, you are not allowed baby?
I guess that's what makes him special.
You ask, why him and not us?
because he gave me,
that unconditional love,
for him I mattered,
for him I am the one
for him I am everything!
I am his World,
and he makes my World happier!
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Author:
Saroja (
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- Comment from author about the poem: There are two categories of people, one who love animals another who don't. The don't are actually those who either have no experience with an animal or probably someone who had a bad experience with an untrained pet. Nevertheless, it is truly sad that some miss out big on knowing or feeling that love from a four legged, because it is entirely a different world and unconditional. Unless you experience it yourself, it is impossible to break it down in words.
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Comments5
A dog is special and that is why he is called man's best friend they are loyal and don't betray as people do. Their love is unconditional and unwavering. Nicely told.
Totally agree. Animals love their humans more than they love themselves.
Thank you for reading!
My pleasure Saroja
A lovely write S.
Thank you 😊
I like my cats better than most people! 😁
We can forget the world and just be happy with them forever even if they ignore us, cats can be the best companion to spend the day with 😁😜😊
As a study of dog behaviour and the resultant relationship between animal and owner your poem takes some beating. Good on you.
Similar in a way, my partner shares her house with a cat, an ex-stray with some doggie traits. Unbelievable. Puss and she are equal partners.
After rescuing a few of the cats here, I think cats and dogs both equally want their human attention the same. It's just the way of showing their love is different. As the saying goes "If dogs are like toddlers cats are more like teenagers". For me a house without a pet, is an empty house and you will not learn how to be compassionate fully untill you interact with one. Strays are usually starved kitty who needs a house and warmth. Once they get that and see they are safe, they almost become a puppy. Kudos to your partner for giving a home to that little one.
Never heard your saying before, but that is insight. When I'm over at her place, I will understand Puss more as she signals an objection to my presence.
Your comments are so true. Dogs are indeed more loyal than mankind will ever be. Wishing you happiness with your pet/s✌️
Very true. Thank you for reading.
My pleasure 🤗
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