A Furry Friend
The television flashes with images of canines with no place to go
At the time, I had an apartment that didn’t feel like home
So I made my way to the shelter
In search of a friend to call my own
As I strolled into the room
Ambient light blinded my sight
As my eyes adjusted they fell
On large rectangular cages enforced with metal bars
This is a place that houses lost and abandoned souls
Where needy dogs in need of compassion share a concrete floor
Their barks sounded like an avalanche
Starting to roll down hill
The furry, four legged, orphans made noises as to say:
“What are you doing here?”
But they stood ready to love again
Despite their disappointment
I bonded with a black dog
That wore a coat reminiscent to a tuxedo for a gala
He was prepared to make a grand entrance into a caring family
But his brown eyes gave way to sadness, deeper than wells
One day he slipped off the leash
To chase opposing geese
And jumped into the algae covered pond
After exploring it’s depths
He returned smelling like fish
Left at room temperature too long
His friendship made the family stronger
We took turns for his maintenance and care
I walked him, Mom brushed his hair,
My sister fed him when I wasn’t there
A little dog with nowhere to go
Turned our house into a beautiful home
Love always, Esha ❤
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