Sweet old dog, she called me
whenever I snuggled up
close to her and my boy.
She promised me a walk
when we got home
and maybe a belly rub, too.
She gives the best belly rubs.
I love her and I don't know where she is.
Fuckin' bitch, he said.
I don't know why they were so angry.
My mom never stops smiling
and if I whine just right
she always gives me treats.
Why were their faces covered?
Why were they yelling?
She said she wasn't mad at them.
Why did the big one try to hurt us?
I think maybe he did hurt my mom
because she hasn't come back.
Fuckin' bitch, he spewed.
I was glad we were leaving
because I was scared.
I cowered and tried to hide.
I cried and kept thinking that
if I just stayed real still,
we could go on that walk
when we got home.
Belly rub-treats-walk-sweet old dog-
I'm not mad at you-pop!-POP!-POP!
Fuckin' bitch, he shot.
Gone.
I wish she would come back
to take me on that walk.
Sweet old dog, she called me...
In memory of Renee Good, murdered by ICE on January 7, 2026.
May her memory be a blessing.