The day we got you
you sat in my lap so well.
The drive was long and on
the radio was a song
I can't remember now.
I will treasure memories so true
of daddy, me and you.
How you danced in front of your reflection
in the patio door.
Wondering why that puppy on the other side
to you would ignore.
Your cute, funny little cries
when that first night, you couldn't sleep in your box at all.
Then finally claimed your side of the bed,
in the middle, as I recall.
My favorite memory of you will always be
the day you chased the horses out in the north field.
The pasture grass was so high,
I'd see your little brown body jump up to the sky.
And off you'd go toward the ponies in a blur.
Then stopped in your tracks
when you saw just how big they really were.
You high tailed it home as fast as you could.
I laugh still and know I always would.
I'll miss your clowning around.
Your love that held no bounds.
Your hugs under my arm.
But now it's time,
for you no longer
are the little boy who loved to run
and try to catch those rabbits.
Your little body was in so much pain.
Up the steps it hurt to see you try and gain.
Your eyes no longer gave you sight.
It seemed this was to be your plight.
And through it all you remained
a good little fellow with such refrain.
Thank you for these happy years
of your love and protection you
gave so well.
I pray the Lord will keep you safe
where ever you may go.
And shine his love upon you.
May he bless you and may you know
you are loved very much so.
Goodbye, our little friend.
Whose big heart had no end.
Until we see each other again.
With Love,
Mom and Dad
