Tubba Wubba, you crazy dog
constantly making a mess
knock over the trash
muddy paws on the couch
need I bring up the rest?
your nipples sagged
and dragged on the floor
flopping with each step you took
you barked all day long
at people, cars, birds
always driving us nuts
you weren’t very bright
you snorted so much
and sneezed on my face countless times
you were also so sweet
and silly and fun
I’d holler for you
and you’d come
bounding up the driveway
dirty and excited
jumping on my new white pants
you’d lay at my feet
after a long, hard day of playing
every day, this same dance
I had come to expect it
you were my friend
and I’m sad it’s the end
I cried when I heard they’d found you
If I close my eyes
I still see you
your tiny black body
bouncing around the house
hear your nails tapping across the wood
the sound of your bark
from down the road
on your way back
after a long, hard day of playing
-In memory of Princess Tubba Wubba (2004-2018)
