Sad Shiloh

Sad Shiloh trots nervously across the frozen ground, Hesitantly, then decidedly, sidling up to a new lady. At long last has he a loving mistress found? Will she rescue him from this place, so penned in and shady? This golden canine, with body thin and coat lackluster, Places his heart in her hand, Hoping she’ll see the unrequited love he offers As his glowing eyes implore her to understand. She cannot turn away, And her golden girl needs a brother, So she promises with her he’ll stay, That she’ll bless him with the love of a true mother. Slowly, Shiloh sheds his sadness and learns to play, His coat, now shiny, grows over healing sores. He flourishes in mind and body each day. Shiloh’s eager to please, but there is something more. The lady realizes Shiloh cannot clearly see, That’s why he bumps into things and misses in fetch games. Her tender heart vows to accept what will be, For Shiloh’s love has rescued her and her golden girl, the same.