We named him Snowy – Inseparable companion of the Menon’s

“How is it to be loved, to be loved day-in and day-out, through gloomy and bright days equally?” ‘Snowy’, is that feeling.

For our never ending thirst of having a canine family mate had finally ended, when this lovely little ball of fur arrived at our door-step in a beautifully woven bamboo basket. Within an instant me and brother knew that he would be called ‘Snowy’ – the infamous character from ‘Tintin’, which we had planned years ago.

He was not more than a sibling to me & my brother and not less than a son to my mum & dad. He followed us like a shadow. It wasn’t too late until we realised that he was leading us instead, in discovering the hidden corners of joy from within. Often, I think about the times we spent alone with each other… whether, he understood all that I spoke to him… whether he wished to let me know how he felt through those long stares… whether there was something deeper within the love we shared that nobody would ever know.

Happiness is the only other word that could be attributed to him.  From that day until he breathed his last, he has taught us that the purpose in life is to love, laugh and live in the moment.

Here is a little something that I scribbled down off our memories.

You squeaked and you whined
but when you barked, your eyes shined.

You were cute and you used to drool
But your looks made you Mr.Cool

 You were so nice, wise and bold
In my heart you shall never grow old

 My buddy, my friend, my brother
We grew up under the same mother

 Those eyes, those nose and those ears
I shall never forget in my years

 This I promise you for ever
Your place shall be taken by none for ever

Article by Govind Menon