Rocky
Before we met
My mind was set
On a female pet
As I sat on the ground
Among roughhousing puppies all around
Hoping that I would be found
Soon, I noticed, off to the side
Staring at me with dark eyes wide
A very quiet, dignified little guy
Barely hearing his little grunts and sighs
I bent down and we looked into each other’s eyes.
I immediately knew he was my perfect prize.
Brought him home
Never left him alone
Devoured delicious doggy bone
During my dark days of depression
Never once did he question
My Kit Kat obsession.
His dark eyes looked into mine
As if to say, you’ll be just fine
We have plenty of time.
Ten good years, the last one bad
Vet said he’ll be blind soon (PRA), so sad
Something I can’t fix, really mad
Trusting eyes now opaque,
Every joint and muscle aches;
Oh, how my heart breaks.
Never a whimper, never a sound
No longer does he strut around
With paws floating above the ground.
Squirrels he once furiously chased
No longer have to make haste
Each step now cautiously placed.
His aging confusion is stressful for us
He’s embarrassed by all the fuss
I’m so grateful for his trust
I miss his dark eyes looking into mine
I wish I could say you’ll be just fine
We have plenty of time.
SassyLady
September 11-12, 2015
This poem was written for the Pet Contest
Rocky is a silver and black mini-schnauzer purchased from reputable breeder
Contracted Valley Fever moving to AZ, which attacks immune system, joints and retinas
Developed stomach ulcers, blindness, limping, loss of sense of smell
And loss of eyesight caused by PRA, now have genetic wisdom
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