The dawns were always full of joy, when we were two together
the morning runs were joyous even in the bleakest weather
round the trails and through the trees we charged so gleefully
and I was never happier than when you were with me.
We weren't a man and his dog, you never thought that way
we were a dog and her man, and for me it seemed OK
You'd nip my leg and slap the ground," come on we can't stop now-
the morning runs were joyous even in the bleakest weather
round the trails and through the trees we charged so gleefully
and I was never happier than when you were with me.
We weren't a man and his dog, you never thought that way
we were a dog and her man, and for me it seemed OK
You'd nip my leg and slap the ground," come on we can't stop now-
there's much to see around the bend" and through the trees you'd plow
We ran those runs so many times, over that same forest trail,
yet every one was new to you, you with your smiling tail.
signaling excitement, when you danced the morning through
now those trails are empty when I walk them without you.
I think about the day that came when running brought you pain,
and so we walked in those final days, just slowly down the lane
Until the day you couldn't rise, I knew what I must do
the time had come to end your pain and bid good bye to you.
It hurt so much to hold you then, those final moments passed,
but I knew there'd be no more pain and you'd have peace at last
I held you close, began to cry, then you looked into my face
your pleading eyes said " don't cry dad, I'm going to a better place"
Sometimes I think I still see you, beside me on the bed
but it's the weight of memory, when I awake in stead
still I believe your waiting, so I will patiently
until the day we'll run and play for all eternity.
We ran those runs so many times, over that same forest trail,
yet every one was new to you, you with your smiling tail.
signaling excitement, when you danced the morning through
now those trails are empty when I walk them without you.
I think about the day that came when running brought you pain,
and so we walked in those final days, just slowly down the lane
Until the day you couldn't rise, I knew what I must do
the time had come to end your pain and bid good bye to you.
It hurt so much to hold you then, those final moments passed,
but I knew there'd be no more pain and you'd have peace at last
I held you close, began to cry, then you looked into my face
your pleading eyes said " don't cry dad, I'm going to a better place"
Sometimes I think I still see you, beside me on the bed
but it's the weight of memory, when I awake in stead
still I believe your waiting, so I will patiently
until the day we'll run and play for all eternity.
Adding your comment:
This brought back such memories of my own best friend... Perhaps they're both patiently waiting for our sounds at the door... A wonderfully touching write - thank you for sharing... thank you for reminding me...
I had a cat that hasd that same close relationship and had her put down too. It still haunts me to this day. Your write makes me feel so sad for you and also the memories I have.
