The moment I saw you, I think time stood still. My heartbeat took a pause and I couldn’t blink my eyes for I didnt want to take my eyes off something that was probably the most beautiful creation of God. Soft Curly brown hair and twinkling eyes that looked like drops of coffee in a jar of milk, you were by far the most gorgeous creature I had encountered. You didnt talk much but you never failed to make me feel safe and comfortable.
Initially, I was annoyed that you didnt do much to reciprocate the love and affection I showed you but it’s only later that I realised how in your own small ways, you looked out for me more than most people do. I still remember the time when I got home later than usual after a long and exhausting day only to find you standing by the door waiting for my safe arrival. Somewhere along, I was glad about the fact that you didnt talk much as I could pour my heart out to you and not be disappointed by the response I got as you wouldnt say a word but simply come and hug me to make sure I was okay. I’m still not sure if you ever even understood what I was talking about. Talking to you was almost like writing. I could purge as much without the slightest fear of being judged or embarrassed.
Your loyalty has set the bar higher than ever and there is nothing that even comes close to the comfort I get from petting your soft head while you happily finish off more than half of the pedigree packet that I bought for the week.
You may be a little selfish in the way you like to scare away any of my friend or relative that you aren’t acquainted with but I’ve slowly come to realise that this is your small way of showing your love to me. For that and many more undervalued gestures of compassion and warmth, Thank you!
– Nivedhya Girish