Bruno Knew
Memories come crowding
When I look at this picture
It may sound perfect
Until you know why we stood there.
More than me
Bruno knew he will not return
Yet we stood there
Just looking at the water.
Too young to understand
Why ashes are immersed in water
I pulled at mom’s dress
When she emptied the urn.
The water swallowed the contents,
Even the urn.
Bruno jumped ahead
He ran in circles to see it.
Bruno put his head on my lap
Tears trickled down as
He licked my hands and sat quietly,
Looking at his food.
For days, Bruno sat in dad’s room
I still remember the wait
Every day I thought he’ll come back
How could he leave us like that?
© Balroop Singh
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Thanks to Sadje for the inspiration #WDYS 364
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So heartfelt, Balroop 👍
Thank you Aptivi.
It’s always my pleasure, Balroop. ☺️
BIttersweet words. Dogs know. ❤️🐶
So true! Thank you for understanding, Darlene.
heartfelt, Balroop G … some questions linger … 🤍
Thank you for reading it, Destiny.
Lovely but sad, yet… I’m still thinking about your poem, Balroop. 💙
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Chris.
I just want to hug them both
Aww… you are so kind, Annette.
Aww that’s a sweet, tearful story, Balroop. Mans best friend, never forgets. Nice to share it through the dogs eyes as well! xxx
Thanks for sharing your bittersweet poem. Dogs know. 🥰
Your poem touched me deeply Balroop!