To My Beautiful Golden Retriever Bo
To My Favorite Golden Retriever Bo
(I adopted my sister's doggie after she died)
You're beautiful golden hair,
With a splash of gray on your face,
And so what if your fur,
Is all over the damn place.
If you gave me your coat,
I'd make it into a blanket.
I'd stay warm all night,
Without you I couldn't make it.
When your first mommy died,
You had crazy distractions,
For you lost your soul mate,
And you needed a connection.
So I swept you in my arms,
And gave you a warm bed.
We welcomed you with hugs,
As I slowly rubbed your head.
So my little family of four,
Turned to five overnight,
Oh how I prayed you'd love us,
And take away your fright.
Yesterday the vet came,
Your body is full of cancer,
It was all so very sudden,
I had questions needing answers.
So tonight you're here in my arms,
As I gently rub your ear,
And I think about you leaving me,
As I gently wipe a tear.
How will I know,
When it's the right time?
Time to make that terrible decision,
For you to close your eyes.
Your beautiful golden hair,
With a splash of gray on your face,
My love for you soars,
Right through time and space.
Copyright © Lu Loo | Year Posted 2015
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