THE DOG’S DAY OUT

This sketch reminded me of this poem that I wrote a few years ago. Am sure many of you can relate the sketch and the lines and how  some humans become so cruel and unkind towards animals. There are blessed voiceless souls who get a loving family too. Just like our pet Buddy, who was picked up from the street, when he was one month old pup and lived a full life for 15 years

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Sketched by me

I was picked up from a garbage 

Finally i got a family to look after me,

That day my happiness had no bound

I was welcomed wholeheartedly by all

I was named affectionately 'SPICY'

Became their child's live soft toy too

Days, months,  years passed by,

I became a handsome dude 

I held my head high and walked with pride

Never knew my freedom is going to be tied

One day i became their excess baggage 

They decided to throw me back in garbage

I pleaded with my parents, put me on leash 

And tie me up, would be happy 

To be your watch man at the gate

But dont orphan me saying its your fate

I cried to God, please give me wings,

So that i can fly off  from these  stings 

All my cries and hues were muted

Whether you buy me or adopt me,

After all am a Dog , a labelled animal

Am back to my destiny's destined place

An unknown land, where no food or water 

Once handsome dude, everyone's favourite

Now on the road, with no destination

Begins  his first Dog's Day Out

All over again.

- saradha