Captivates me from the start
Holding you in my arms
You lick my face with all your charm
Watching you as days go by
You quickly grow, I wonder why
That you are given so little time
To live on earth and be all mine
Years pass by, you run and play
I know one day you cannot stay
For time takes a lasting toll
One day you'll have a new role
To leave the world and be set free
I know you will be watching me
With a saddened heart I will go on
Because of you I can sing a song
The day has come to say goodbye
Holding you, I start to cry
Memories come rushing in
Of how you've been my best friend
Losing you, I will go on
You worry that I'm not that strong
Because of you my life was blessed
And filled with so much happiness
Thank you, my 4 legged friend
In due time my heart will mend
A part of me, you'll always be
My friend for all eternity
Barb Borkowski
February 24, 2011