My Dog’s Death

My dog was very precious to me. He expired because of oral carcinoma. He was in immense pain before his demise. I called the vet. to give him an injection so that he can sleep forever and is free from all the troubles. We buried him in our backyard. The day he was buried I went in the evening to put a candle and few flowers on his grave.  As soon as I entered the house I felt he is there wagging his tail. I still remember just before leaving he looked into my eyes as if asking me “Mama why are you sending me so far off from you, will you not remember me, how will you forget me mama? I was a part of your life. I love you mama. Do not send me away; how will you live without me? Will you forget me mama, won’t you remember me while going to the washroom in the nights; I always followed you, how will you forget that someone is sitting and waiting outside for you?”

 That night I heard him as if he is calling me and asking me to see beneath the wet soil, asking me to see how frightened he was. I heard his barks telling me how cruel are we human beings; at last he told me “Mama I am going away do not call my name any more, also do not remember me any more I am no more your companion. Live in your own solitude and be happy”. Almost nine years have passed but I still remember him. He was my best friend, when I was in high spirits he was happy, he shared my tears in my grief, there was always someone waiting for me at home. Now I do not find any one behind the curtains wagging the tail with joy and heightened barks. DEAR I STILL REMEMBER YOU INSPITE OF YOU TELLING ME NOT TO REMEMBER YOU.