The Forgotten Puppy

A little boy once had

a puppy whom he loved dearly

and at first 

he tended to that puppy 

so very well.

He fed her 

played with her

took her for walks

lavished her with affection.

But gradually 

the newness wore off

although he professed

he still loved the puppy

he began to neglect her

more and more

bit by bit

until one day

she began starving

not only physically

but from his lack of

affection.

One day he came home

from playing with friends

and he called and called

his beloved puppy,

but she didn't come running

so he started looking for her

and he finally found her

where she had died

alone

feeling unloved

and unwanted

now 

he was

alone.

Reviews

[Inyourshadow]

Seems to me that this is not about a puppy at all sis and that a certain man should start paying more attention to the heart he holds as she is feeling unappreceiated, you are penning poetry like my earlier one about the puppy and the chew toy remember. Beautifully creative but terribly sad. Buck up I am sure you will still find your happy ending. Keep em' coming

[Norah]

wow great job. it is sort but speaks so loudly.

[Devilish_Light]

I know better than most of my friends what that feels like. im actually going through it again right now. Love is a very difficult feeling to understand especially to those who think its a word. I still believe in happily ever afters too. and this poem in a way is a happily ever after if you think of it in a certain way. even though the puppy died she got his attention back. Good Job, keep up the great work! :)

[WindSong]

This poem is full of emotion and truth. It draws a significant parallel to human relationships faltering in the wind. A very well written poem I enjoyed reading!

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

A wondeful poem expressing a profound message that applies to many things in life, stunning!!!

[Dreamer]

I agree with inyourshadow, this doesnt seem to be abt a puppy at all. Great use of symbolism because I understood while reading that this puppy was a representation and I didnt need author's note to clarify. Good write