A Good Girl

Months, days, hours, Minutes, seconds, Deteriorating, An unsettling sight Faraway vision Into the distance Not a care For her family Not even for Her best friend Lameness, Unable to move, Interest - gone But, Life lived To the fullest Petra Has always been One Of a kind Pouncing around awkwardly Large paws, slanted ear Energy to rival The kids At six months Young children Lying on Her backside Content as we Gather together Movie nights Going for strolls, Chasing squirrels, Every. Single. Holiday. A constant, A member of Our family Many years Of memories Built, nurtured, Boat rides, Swimming in the lake, Chilling outside On family days, Park fun, Three litters, Many nights Spent in our bed, And simply Lounging about Though there were Also complaints - Too much hair loss, Yet, my security, Not just a pet, A part of us Always there, Always loyal, Always loved, And always A GOOD GIRL