Years back his most loyal friend drew his last breath
His four-legged 'Pal' met the Angel of Death
Lovingly, did he place his tail-wagger in his earthly grave
Under a heart-emblazoned stone, farewell he waved...
Now his turn to meet his Maker has come around
Yet he has no interest in a burial in the ground
It's cremation for him, ashes scattered to the wind
Leaving the Almighty perplexed and chagrined
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