My little Hollybell
She was so good
She always put a smile on my face
She would chase squirrels and run with ears flapping in the grass
Pumping her short little legs away

She could always get me to giver her a treat
By standing on her hind legs and "talking" to me
She knew I loved her and couldn't deny her

She loved to bark at the tennis ball
Because she couldn't fit it in her mouth to pick it up
She was so very good

She would lick away my tears when I was sad
She could always cheer me up when I was blue
She would cry right with me if I couldn't be consoled

She liked the sun, and going for rides in the car
Her big ears would flop in the wind as she smelled the air for passing odors
She would snuggle under your shirt when she got cold, if you let her

Holly never let her small size get in the way
Her small body held a tremendous spirit
It makes me glad to have known her, even for a short time

Holly loved walks
Where we could look for squirrels
She would tug on the leash to let me know who was walking whom
I loved her more than anything

I hope to see her again someday
Where her pain is gone
Her eyes are bright
And her hearing is sharp
I miss her

I will never connect with a spirit such as my little Hollybell
She shared her life with me
Without judgment or remorse
She never hurt me physically or emotionally
By denying me kisses or biting my hand

Hollybell would perk her ears when she heard me sing her song
Usually in the shower or when I got home
She helped me dry off after a shower by licking my feet
She loved me with her whole heart
Never holding back

It was so very hard to let her go
Even though I knew it was the right thing to do
My love for her couldn't keep her pain away
She stayed longer than she wanted because of my love
She never wanted me to hurt for her absence

I wanted her to live, not to leave me
I needed her love
I will miss her deeply
I sit here crying
Feeling an emptiness that was filled by my little Hollybell

Goodbye Holly
I miss you
I love you