Dogs and their People

By Nupur Kudapkar

thankful for 

all the dogs 

and the people 

that they have brought into my life 

the bonds that i’ve made

are irreplaceable  

so thank you to 

ellie for helping me find my best friend- both of you are my favorite 

i can’t wait to make all the memories with you and her 

mango for my platonic soulmate- i love bothering both of you 

the pantry raids and our minds deteriorating over summer are a deadly combination

cookie for the good morning snaps- i miss them dearly

i’ll be waiting for your human to return back home safe this fall 

pepper and fern for being so cute, scared, and cuddly 

being there for the few times that i’ve played dnd 

and your person whom i love dearly 

luna and pipa for making me wish that you were mine 

so soft and sweet and taking care of your owner- thank you  

and most importantly 

akela and baloo 

for being my pups, my loves  

forever and always 

thank you 

for all the dogs and the people 

that they have brought into my life 

they have all become so special in my heart