Emanuele Grandi’s touching poem is dedicated to our four-legged friends.

 

“If you’re afraid that I’ve given few caresses, you must know that I haven’t forgotten even one.”

 

If you regret scolding me at least once, you must know that I don’t even remember.

 

If you think you’ve left me alone for too long, you must know that I’ve always been waiting for you.

 

If you fear that you have given me little time, you must know that I, even that little, have enjoyed every moment.

 

If you think you played me little, just know I never counted the times you threw the ball at me.

 

If you think I have forgotten your perfume, you must know that even now I am smelling it in the wind.

 

If you wanted to be reborn in another life, you must know that I would like to be your puppy in that one too.

 

If you are convinced that you have some flaws, you must know that to me you have been perfect.

 

If you think that love can end, you must know that in my heart the place of love is infinite.

 

If you think you regret me, you must know that I wouldn’t change a single second of the life I spent with you.

 

If you think I no longer hear your voice when you call, just entrust the sunset breeze with the task of bringing me your words.

 

If you think I can forget your face, you must know that I wanted to live just to enjoy your look.

 

If you think I could have loved someone more than you, you must know that I have loved you more than myself.

 

If you think I’d like a soft couch, just know I’d sleep on rocks with you too.

 

If you think I wanted more than you gave me, you must know I always felt myself

 

like the happiest puppy in the world.

 

If you’ve ever felt lonely, you should know that I never left my place with you.

 

If you think my life has been short, you must know that I wouldn’t have wanted to live another minute if I hadn’t spent it by your side.

 

If you fear that I’m no longer close to you, just know that as soon as you close your eyes I’ll fall asleep next to you.

 

If you think you haven’t made the right decision, you must know that I’ve always trusted you.

 

Always.

 

If you dream someday that you’ll be able to see me again, you must know that I’ll be there waiting for you.

 

Sorry if I keep calling you baby