I am sitting here in the corner, my eyes cast downward as I wait. Today is my birthday, the one day I thought I could feel special. But instead, all I feel is a cold emptiness, like the rain that falls outside. No one has come to celebrate with me, no one has even given me a simple wish.
Is a birthday wish really that hard to give? I can’t help but wonder. Every year, I’ve watched other dogs, ones with sleek coats and perfect features, receiving all the love and attention they deserve. I don’t look like them. My fur is a bit scruffy, and I have scars on my face that I’ve carried for as long as I can remember. Maybe that’s why no one cares, why no one even bothers to say “Happy Birthday.”
I am just an ordinary dog, but I don’t understand why my worth is measured by my appearance. The other dogs in the shelter are always surrounded by visitors who admire their beauty, but no one stops by my cage. Today, I expected to feel special, but instead, I feel invisible.
The hours have passed, and the sun has begun to set. The world outside seems so full of life, and yet here I am, forgotten. I wait, hoping that someone will remember me, that someone will come with a kind word or even a simple pat on the head. But nothing comes. Not today.
I think of all the times I tried to be good, to show love, and to be a loyal companion. I’ve done everything I could, and still, I am overlooked. I don’t ask for much—just a little kindness, just a wish that I matter. But today, I am left alone with my thoughts, my longing, and my hope that someone, someday, will see me for who I really am.
I try to remember the times when someone showed me love, when I had a family to care for me. I wonder if they remember me too. My heart aches at the thought of never feeling that warmth again.
Is a birthday wish really that hard to give? I suppose it is for me. But deep inside, I know that one day, someone will see me—not for my scars or my rough fur—but for the love I have to give. Until then, I will wait, quietly and patiently, hoping that my special day will come, even if it doesn’t happen today.
