Rumpole by Fay

I love you so much. I know you had alot of pain in your life. You were old and beautiful but slopey and naughty. I’m so sorry to chose to put you down. I didn’t want you to be in pain. I hope you’re being a good boy in doggy heaven with Ruby your girlfriend. George will miss you and Bill me Liane and Colleen and Grandad steve and remember Tom and Joe they miss you too.

Everyone at school seems sad. I love you soo much if only I could show it. I have a basset-hound Teddy which is blue and yellow. He looks exactly like you. He has multicoloured ears and I take him everywhere. I cry a river of tears everyday and I’ll never replace you. You were the only pet I ever had that
I had a special bond with.

Remember all the cuddles we used to have then you slobbered on my legs and then I would pat you on the bum and say ”naughty boy”. You knew I was joking. I miss hearing the sound of your claws on the tiles and gravel outside and your barking when the window cleaner comes and how I always used to hear you whining outside when we had dinner becasuse you wanted some and I miss the way your tail used to hit the walls and make a bang. I love you more than anyone.

I’m so sorry.
Do you forgive me?

Love

Fay (aged 13)

 

Rumpole
21, Jan 2002
Fay