In Memoriam
then when I die I want to go where they went."
~ Will Rogers, 1897-1935
"Speak kindly to me, beloved master. Revel in my unconditional love,
and give me every minute that you can spare, for my time with you is short."
~ Your faithful dog
God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you
and whispered "Come to me".
...With tearful eyes, I watched you
and saw you pass away.
Although I loved you dearly
I couldn't make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
four little paws found rest.
God broke my heart to show me
he only takes the best.
I had a dog and he had me,
We were the best of company.
He was my shadow, loyal and true,
Where I went he followed too.
I was the master always there
Who gave him kind and loving care.
He was the friend I treasured so
When I was down he seemed to know.
But he grew old before my time.
Lagging now in step and climb.
I slowed my pace to match his gait
But often had to stop and wait.
If he could, he'd follow still.
He broke my heart as old dogs will.
I miss the eyes that shone to say
He'd love me till his dying day.
I oft forget and reach to touch
The old gray head I miss so much;
Wishing for the time again
When he had me and I had him.
~ C. David Hay