| subject: | A letter from my dog |
| post date: | 2006-09-26 16:35:21 |
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Remember all that’s important to me.
Remember that I’m only on this earth for a very short time. This is something you understand better than I do. You tell me one of my “years” is equal to seven of your years. So be it. That means every time the sun goes away, I’ve lived another week of my life. Just think about all we can do in a “week.”
Remember that I like to play and have fun. I have no concept of obligations, appointments, or any kind of timetable. Please be patient with me when it seems as though I'm unaware of time. I can never understand why time is important to you. If, like me, you're living life to the fullest, what difference does it make? The way I figure it; I can always make time for you.
Remember that my “world” exists about two feet above ground. Please be aware when I’m around, because I can easily get hurt by some careless or impulsive movement that you make. I always know where you are, so please make a concentrated effort to be aware of where I am.
Remember that I want to make you happy, because that makes me happy. Please show me that you’re happy with me, and I will be the best companion you could ever want. I understand that you may at times be sad, or upset or angry with life, but please understand those words are not part of my vocabulary. I always want to be happy and enjoy life, and I want you to do the same.
Remember that I am an animal when it comes to food and “natures call.” So many things smell good when your sense of small is as highly developed as mine. I don’t mean to eat things that are bad for me, but sometimes I just can’t help it. Please try to be responsible and feed me only things that are good for me. I will eat only what is appropriate to me dietary needs, providing that you direct me in the proper way. My paws do not open doors, and I have no vocal chords like you do to tell you in so many words that I’m hungry. Therefore, I rely on your knowledge and sensitivity to give me food and water when necessary. Also you have to take me out, or let me outside to “relieve” myself. I would really prefer to not do it inside, where you and I have to live. But when I have to “go”, I simply have to “go.” I need you to help me take care of this, so we can both have an “odor-free” living environment.
Remember that I am basically like a child. There is not very much I can do for myself, and I need your guidance, attention and love all day everyday, for as long as I live. Every do often I get tired and I need sleep, I don’t know why. I sleep intermittently, I dream about things and place I’ve seen, and what we have don’t together, and when I wake up I want you to greet me and be happy to see me , the way I always am with you. My emotional life, though, not as profound as yours, is important to me, and it all that I have for the brief time I’m on this earth. I basically understand only love and fear. It’s not my nature to be angry with you, so please try not to be angry with me. It makes me fear when you’re angry, and I would really rather spend my few years on earth loving you. I think sometimes if you would use your superior brain power to think about the wonder and magic of life, you would realize also, that love it’s the most important thing in life.
Remember it’s all important to me. |
