One year ago today we lost our best friend. Remembering him today, and all the joy he brought us. He died the day before the 5th anniversary of his adoption. I wrote this that day with a sad heart. Today I read it with a sad heart, still, but thankful for the memories in this poem.
Five years ago today it was love at first sight.
We knew those green eyes would be home with us that night.
You slept in the car all the way home.
The amount of joy you would bring we still hadn’t known.
We gave you a bath for which you sat still.
The older you got, the more it was done against your will.
Our first fear of losing you came with distemper.
You beat it just fine - not even a whimper.
You were a pro at walking on the treadmill;
Except for the poop it flung on the window sill.
You climbed over your gate, and out of your crate.
You chewed our new TV stand, and that wasn’t great.
Now I love that I’ll remember you
Every time I see that corner you chewed.
When you were a puppy you didn’t like to snuggle.
That was something with which I struggled.
It wasn’t until you were big that you loved it.
All of your snuggles I will forever covet.
I miss your big nose sniffing my face;
Never once trying to sneak a quick taste.
I miss seeing you peek in the back door window.
I miss you weird, floppy, extra toe.
What I wouldn’t give to see you so excited
When asked “do you wanna go outside?”
Your dad’s best buddy and greatest companion.
He’d do anything to have you again.
To Kara you were so kind and so sweet
We’ll miss you not sneaking her toys to eat.
I’m sure she’ll remember “Barky” forever.
No one could forget you, ever, NEVER.
No longer ever night walking you to bed;
No longer every night kissing your head;
Hurts my heart with a pain I’ve never felt.
This should not have been the ending you were dealt.
Your spot on the couch, now empty and sad.
I want you there, one more time, so bad.
The funniest, sweetest dog this world has ever graced.
No other dog will ever replace.
Five small years you brought us so much laughter, love, and joy.
We’ll miss you forever, our sweet handsome boy.
We knew those green eyes would be home with us that night.
You slept in the car all the way home.
The amount of joy you would bring we still hadn’t known.
We gave you a bath for which you sat still.
The older you got, the more it was done against your will.
Our first fear of losing you came with distemper.
You beat it just fine - not even a whimper.
You were a pro at walking on the treadmill;
Except for the poop it flung on the window sill.
You climbed over your gate, and out of your crate.
You chewed our new TV stand, and that wasn’t great.
Now I love that I’ll remember you
Every time I see that corner you chewed.
When you were a puppy you didn’t like to snuggle.
That was something with which I struggled.
It wasn’t until you were big that you loved it.
All of your snuggles I will forever covet.
I miss your big nose sniffing my face;
Never once trying to sneak a quick taste.
I miss seeing you peek in the back door window.
I miss you weird, floppy, extra toe.
What I wouldn’t give to see you so excited
When asked “do you wanna go outside?”
Your dad’s best buddy and greatest companion.
He’d do anything to have you again.
To Kara you were so kind and so sweet
We’ll miss you not sneaking her toys to eat.
I’m sure she’ll remember “Barky” forever.
No one could forget you, ever, NEVER.
No longer ever night walking you to bed;
No longer every night kissing your head;
Hurts my heart with a pain I’ve never felt.
This should not have been the ending you were dealt.
Your spot on the couch, now empty and sad.
I want you there, one more time, so bad.
The funniest, sweetest dog this world has ever graced.
No other dog will ever replace.
Five small years you brought us so much laughter, love, and joy.
We’ll miss you forever, our sweet handsome boy.
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