Yellow

Dedicated to my beloved dog, Yellow

Book! Book! Book! Father's motorbike resounded
Yellow jumped gleefully as usual, excited
Mother gritted her teeth, mean demeanor
Down! You mad dog, bad behavior!
Regardless, Yellow's barking continued
His master will soon be back, he knew
We watched silently, bemused
Mother's scolding peaked crescendo

Yellow, Yellow, our beloved golden fellow
Wherever we go, faithfully he follows
Yelping, wagging his bushy tail delightedly
Till mother came shaking her fist wickedly
Yellow, how fast you grow, weary and old
How can that be, yesterday you were just a puppy

Yellow must go, Father was told
We moaned, we cried, we were really unhappy
The man came with a tricycle, showing yellow teeth
Tightly we hugged Yellow, we wept with grief
Whistling cheerfully, he led Yellow away
Totally abandoned, we collapsed in despair
How proud he stood upon the tricycle
As if he was part of that vehicle

As the man pedaled, the distance increased, crying didn't cease
Yellow lifted his head, howled and tears trickled down his cheek