My Four-Legged Love

You came to me when you were just a baby
And jumped on my arm and kissed me like a lady
You knew right away I was the one for you
And I knew right off no other would ever do
We grew up side by side for many years
You were always around to dry my tears
We slept each night snuggled in our bed
You always stayed right there by my head
When I was sad you brought me cheer
And when I was scared you chased away the fear
Year after year passed by us two
And our love continued to grow like it was new
Now the years are bringing you down
Pretty soon you won’t be around
You lie in my arms too weak to move
But you’ve nothing left to prove
My tears fall down on your face
As you come to the end of your life’s race
Close your eyes now, we’ll be okay
You sleep until we meet again one day.

Written for my dog, Monki
~ Susan C Ratliff

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Posted September 19, 2008