I didn’t know how old you were
Neither did I care
All that I saw was your face
And the friend I needed there
I fell in love with you instantly
You quickly became my world
We spent every possible moment together
While the rest of life unfurled
Anytime I was not with you
My mind was far away
Thinking about and missing you
My love would never stray
The first thing in the morning
And last thing late at night
You were the one I always saw
My constant guiding light
Forever was never an option
I knew that right away
I never noticed in my mind
When you started to slip away
Your heart was always loving
No matter how you had slowed down
Your eyes were always just as bright
Your steps a comforting sound
I never took you for granted
I loved you everyday
I knew I had to let you go
Just didn’t know the day
I’m glad you did not suffer
I’m glad that you can rest
I’m sorry that I wasn’t there
To witness your last breath
I wasn’t ready to lose you
I didn’t know I would
I thought you would be coming home
But I wept right where I stood
I see you in every part of our home
I could not forget if I tried
I miss you most when I am alone
And shed tears you cannot dry
Your big bright eyes had to close
Your paws finally at rest
I hope that you are dreaming
I hope that it is the best
I couldn’t ask you to stay
I couldn’t stop you from moving on
All I ask is that you watch for me
When we can both go home