Brownie

Battered tattered 
Worn and torn

Her joys and fears 
Pain and tears

Throughout the years

Across the sands you helped her carry
Over water you helped her ferry 

All her worry all her care 
All her "stuff" you helped her bear 

For every moment 
Big or small
Every hurdle 
Short or tall

For all of everything
You were there

Bedtime battles
Late night prattles 

Her hopes and wishes 
Daydreams while washing dishes
Or you two lakeside catching fishes

Regrets and woes
While painting polish upon her toes
Or sick in bed with a runny nose

Each and every single day 
Inseparable,you two would play

Your friendship stood the test of time
When she looked at you her face would shine
With wonder pride and a love so fierce
That I knew one day her heart you'd pierce

The day she lost you I still remember 
The skies were gray
A gloomy day
In not just yet or quite November

She came to me her face a mess of tears and dirt and snot
And cried "I left him by the swings I thought!"
"And I meant to grab him but I forgot!"
With guilt and shame and grief my poor baby's face was wrought
As I hurried towards the swingset my hand my daughter caught 

And wiping away tears with the backside of her hand
She said bravely "It's ok Mama I think I understand."

"When I went back I knew I wouldn't find him but  I looked anyway."

"He wasn't there but that's okay cuz today must be the day.
I think he's gone home with another child who needs something to hold at night and in the daytime play."

But every year on the birthdate his T.Y tag had showed 
We celebrate in his honor with Brownies A'La Mode!

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