Your brown soft & gentle eyes,

Oh so filled with comfort & long lasting love.

Your body speckled & strong for your endurance,

Your ears perk up to listen to me,

Your tail wags with excitement,

Or a welcoming lick.

When I’m sad,

You cuddle up to me & give me a sweet,

Gentle kiss to try to perk me up.

I trained you since you were small,

You’ve always known when I needed you most,

How come you were always there?

Well whatever the reason,

I shall miss you,

No wonder why the call the dog,

Man’s best friend,

Loyal Companion,

Trusting &comforting soul in the world.

The day that I lost you,

I lost half of my life,

All of my companion,

Half of me,

Half of my future,

Half of my happiness,

& most of all,

My heart & soul.

2012 unpublished work. © by Rebbecca Abernathy