near death in that filthy trash dumpster.

I knew God sent you to be my child,

on that warm 1995 day in December.

What a beautiful sweet black Labrador,

your eyes sparkled bright through your pain.

It was my destiny for you forever more,

that with me you would always remain.

You fought against death with all your might,

as I cared for you every night and day.

I was so proud of you for winning your fight,

as I look back to that 1996 month of May.

The years we shared compare to none other,

you were my life...my very best friend.

I was your guardian and loving mother,

we shared that special bond until the end.

I hadn't planned that you'd leave so suddenly,

I held you close while we said our good byes.

You laid in my arms so quiet...so helplessly,

I will never forget those beautiful eyes.

I know girl that you are in a better place,

please go and tell the angels hello hon.

I will one day come join you in God's grace,

when my work here on earth is done.