To Rani With Love

TO RANI WITH LOVE (On the death of our pet Pomeranian) Dearest Rani, where you have gone Leaving all of us here, utterly forlorn You were not a mere charming canine For us, a veritable godsend, angel fine. Your benign presence made us smile And filled our lives with glee and shine You were a source of joy in times of distress For which we have no vocabulary to express. We sought in your company joy bountiful Which you showered in measures plentiful You kept watch with alert eyes and ears That scared to hell all unknown intruders. You filled our home with your presence Spreading joy and cheer in abundance You identified yourself with one and all And showered generously, love on all. Your tender feelings and gentle caring Removed all gloom with a cosy feeling And your presence amidst us always Brightened, our days with joy glowing. How to cover your memory in a tiny page For it is bound to run into an epic voyage We, hence, lay down our pen, dear friend Since our love for you shall never ever end.