My Hug Bud

Richa got you
but you became my Romsey Bomsey

giving you hugs was my hobby
and you played it right
being always ready and in sight

You were unique
I taught you
"Show me your teeth"
Instead of any other regular command
you were supposed to be
You knew how to knock
like human beings
Your unselfish love was
only for me
You were protective
of Dad
when you wanted to be
You were the mean bean
to spikey

I know I left you
when I moved
I knew you were upset
but you also knew
that nowhere I go
you'll always be my Rumo

I used to complain 

you have been spoilt rotten

ever since Spikey passed away
You started manipulating
and blackmail
which were never your trait

Sorry I didn't open the door

when you knocked
that night 

I was so mad
about the newspaper ad

you knew I was right

Sorry for not letting you sleep 

with me that night

when some idiots went crazy

burning firecrackers
to your plight

Sorry doesn't suffice

for what I did

I gave you the last medicine

that ended up in your windpipe

you were sick that morning

but it still seems my fault
and I can't let it go

Home will never
be the same
without you
It took a while
before I could talk about you
without tears in my eyes
Bonnie helped
she is so fancy like spikes
she even dyes her spots right
She is cute
chews her big red ball
like you would too
But you have nothing to be J
No other bud
can ever replace you 

I miss you buddy
and I wish you had a longer life

but I am glad I got to hug you one last time