From a puppy we had her, a little ball of fluff We couldn’t have loved her ever, enough They were the good times, of fun and laughter Who could have envisaged 15 years after?
We loved her unconditionally her funny ways Her hilarious traits and adoring gaze The years rolled by, far too fast We knew at the beginning it couldn’t last
We adjusted accordingly and made her feel safe her faculties diminishing at an alarming pace We were so close, not often apart Wherever I went - she wouldn’t be far
She Couldn’t see or, hear very much But she felt my love and knew my touch It’s hard to be god and make that final decision I’m not someone who would normally turn to religion
I knew instinctively that this was her time She had finally reached the end of her line As hard as it is, you have to let go I don’t know how? - you just know
The years had caught up and stole her from us Their short span of life, is just so unjust Apparently 15 years is a ‘good innings’ Though to us - not very convincing
As much as you love them you have to be kind Even though it tears you up inside Let them rest, let them go free It’s kinder for them, in time you’ll see
You’ll probably say ‘never again’ But, out there somewhere is another loyal friend waiting for you to love them and watch them grow Just like you did before - 15 years ago………
