Prancer

I found her at a Pet Store; the oldest of the remaining breeds A red stag Miniature Pinscher; needing a family to care for her needs Hyper and excited; bouncing literally of the walls A fragile tiny puppy with an amazing ability to enthrall So purchase her I did without a moments delay A new addition to our family, her life began this day Prancer we decided to name her for she looked like a little deer With a shiny coat of color and big brown eyes crystal clear She took to me instantly; following me from room to room Made no difference where I went; Prancer would surely loom A bond we grew over the years as I solely cared for her alone My new best-friend of fate; I proudly watched you grow Her loyalty and dedication was not expected to be so vast Nor our love together, for all good things never seem to last Sadly you came up missing, without me by your tiny side A traumatic death experience; some ones evil secret left to hide I’ll see you again my baby; momma miss you ever so The love in my heart I have for you still continues to grow And the legacy you left behind is one you cannot compare I only have one regret Prancer; in the end I wasn’t there I’m so sorry I left you behind, unguarded and all alone……….. © Stacy Lynn Stiles