by Debra Airhart
What a treasure you are, you were then and you are now.
Your eyes lost their sparkle but now sparkle they do
My baby, my love, what a treasure you are
You always were waiting for me to call you
From where ever you were be it near or afar
You'd come running and smiling, what a treasure you are
I can still see your smile and feel your soft fur
My baby, my love, what a treasure you are
Time took its toll on your body and eyes
You were so strong to keep tears from my eyes
My baby, my love, what a treasure you are
You loved me and left me
I'll love you forever and think of you too
I'll be with you when my work here is through
My baby, my love, what a treasure you are
I know you are happy, I know you are free,
While we are apart that's enough for me
You run and you play and you smile all the time
I know in my heart, with God's help I'll be fine
Listen for me to whisper and call you by name
You are in my heart and I'll never be the same
Thank you for all the love you gave me
Daily I thank God that from pain you are free
The joy, the splendor you brought to my life
Can never be measured, no reason to try
My baby, my love, what a treasure you are
I will never be able to tell you good bye
Why would I want to, I won't even try
I'll be with you soon, and together we'll stay
Together we'll snuggle and forever we'll play.