04/22/2025
Emanuele Grandi's touching poem dedicated to our four-legged companions:
“If you are afraid that you have given me few caresses, you should know that I have not forgotten even one.”
If you regret scolding me even once, you must know that I don't even remember it.
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 devoted little time to me, you should know that I, even that little, have enjoyed every moment.
If you think you've played low with me, you must know that I've never counted the times you've thrown the ball at me.
If you think I've forgotten your perfume, you should know that even now I'm smelling it in the wind.
If you wanted to be reborn in another life, you must know that I would like to be your dog in that one too.
If you are convinced that you have some flaws, you should know that for me you have been the perfect person.
If you think love can have an end, you must know that in my heart the place of love is infinite.
If you think you have regrets about me, you must know that I wouldn't change one second of the life I've spent with you.
If you think I no longer hear your voice when you call, just trust the evening breeze the task of bringing your words to me.
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 I loved myself.
If you think I'd like a soft sofa, just know that I would have slept on rocks with you too.
If you think I wanted more than you gave me, you must know that I have always felt like the happiest dog in the world.
If you've ever felt lonely, you must know that I've never left my place next to you.
If you think my life has been short, you must know I wouldn't want to live another minute if I hadn't spent it by your side.
If you're afraid that I'm no longer close to you, 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 ever dream of seeing me again, you must know I'll be there waiting for you.
As I have always done. ”
