My life is a little empty now
since you have gone away
to that doggie heaven in the sky.
You parting was so sudden
and without warning
and I am to blame.
If only I had not left
the unguarded septic tank
even for just a minute.
For that is all it took
for you to fall in,
and drown.
I will miss you in every way
for although you were not
the most affectionate of dogs.
You had a special way
of greeting me at the door
every-time I returned.
You cuddled with me at night
as you and Ginnie struggled over
who slept next to me.
Most of all, I will miss
your steady companionship
as you were always there.
You were born May 28, 2002
you went to your eternal rest May 22, 2015
Sleep well, my little friend.