Old Dog
An Epitaph for Every Dog
(Dedicated to my Rufus who died from MVD)
When you were a young pup
Snuggled safe within my arms
I made a promise to you
That I'd keep you safe from harm...
When you were a young pup
Could I ever see the day
When you'd be an old dog
With muzzle grizzled grey?
When you were a young pup
With eyes so shiny bright
Did I know I'd look into them
And see day turn into night?
When you were a young pup
Could I have then foretold
One day you'd be an old dog
Growing frail and cold?
When you were a young pup
With such a loving heart
Did I know that one day
It would tear us both apart?
When you were an old dog
I did my promise keep
And held you safe within my arms
As you took your final sleep.
Please feel free to share this poem, but I ask that you credit me as the author,
if you do so.
Thank you!