Dear Spanky

by Norma Alicia Aceves

Dear Spanky,

     I can’t believe you left me. When I walked out of the shower, I was waiting for you to be there on the bed. I saw the sheets undone, but you were nowhere to be seen. You don’t know how bad I felt when I went down stairs and the door was open. I got dressed and went around the house calling your name and all I could think of was all the special moments we’ve shared. I felt like my heart was going to break into a million pieces that had no hope of getting back together.

     I remember vividly the times I sat on the living room couch watching Divorce Court and you tickled my ear the way you do. I remember the times I looked into your eyes and said that I loved you more than anything on this planet. Your bulbous eyes only looked at me and you would begin to cuddle in that special loving way.

     I did so much for you Spanky. I still can’t believe you left me. I clothed you and I fed you carefully prepared meals. I remember when I made you chicken sausage sandwiches that were delicately cut into small pieces so that you would not choke. When I first met you, you were practically homeless – a complete disaster. I was the one who brought you back to life.

     Now I sit here, hoping you will come back through that front door and wag your tail and jump into my arms to show me your affection. I hope wherever you are, you are being taken care of the way I I took care of you, because I could not bear imagining you in the state I found you, in that alleyway across the Northridge park.

Lovingly,
Karin

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