Memoirs of the Night

If I had

If I had the chance to speak

I would like to thank you for giving me the love I seek

For giving me the attention I need

Whenever you see my paws bleed

I know sometimes, I can be a bother

Running around and eating my own collar

I even pooped near your favorite tree

Still, you did not fail to love me

I'm sorry for the holes in your shirt

And for all the footprints full of dirt

I just wanted your attention

Because whenever we play, I feel like we're in another dimension

I watched you fall in love

'til you let the dove fly above

I guarded your little girl at night

Like how the princess was protected by the knight

But I have seen the world for fifteen years

And I can see you hiding your tears

I'm getting old, I'm already tired

And rest is what I have desired

You played with me one last time

Throwing my ball full of grime

Tomorrow, I'll be gone

It will take a while but you'll move on

Thank you for welcoming me when I came

For taking care of me and giving me a name

Wait for me 'til I'm reborn

We'll meet again just like how we've sworn

A/N: I wrote this poem 3 years ago after my dog died.

At first, I wasn't able to grieve because I was more relieved that he finally got to rest so I couldn't bring myself to be sad when my dog finally got the rest he's been dreaming of but, when I watched the movie "A Dog's Purpose", I suddenly remembered the first day I got him. I was inspired to write this piece. However, I cried after finishing it.

I guess this was how I was able to grieve. It took time for me to processed Sky's(my dog's name) death, which is why I didn't grieve at that time, but I know I'll always have him near my heart.

Some of you may be able to relate with my experience, and through this piece, I hope you'll be comforted by the fact that they have found a wonderful place to play and run on endless fields. Who knows? Maybe one day, they might find their way towards you again.