Little Buddy I once had a little Cairn terrier, My heart stolen by that pup you know. His hair was dark brown, black and gray, His eyes alive, glowing, yet dark as coal. I'd wake to his rustling in the morning, Stroke his chest as off to work I'd go. He'd wait in his room throughout the day, For soon to meet again we'd both know. An evening walk after suppertime, Perhaps a good game of "chase the ball", We'd tussle, chase and play, In the music room and up and down the hall. As nighttime slowed I'd settle down, To watch TV or listen to music's gentle sounds. No matter where I came to rest, I knew that he would soon come around. We'd often pack up and head to the cabin, Just to get away and see the land, Then pack again and come home. Why we did this, he'd never understand. On special times we'd hike the mountain trails, Camp out under the stars just to sit and look, At God's great beauty of creation. With him my cares and woes I forsook. His given name was Frodo, But oh so quickly he became my "little buddy". His beauty, grace, and charm, For twelve short years I did study. Now don't misunderstand this little dog, For a lapdog was not his type, He had a bit of an independent streak, A quick temper, and yes, he's show his might. His territory was not the place for rabbit, squirrel, Or cat and dog, or even a big ole bear, For to all of them he'd give ferocious chase, And he'd give to me a major scare. He is now gone from our lives His earthly body could not last forever. I feel so hollow, so hurt, so all alone, But his beautiful memory forget shall I never. I thank God for his twelve years of excellent health, No car, dog, disease or significant pain, Did affect, hurt, or bring him harm, He spent no cold nights sleeping out in the rain. Now I'll see him running across the yard, In my thoughts so beautiful, alive and free, And give thanks to God above, That this little pup shared a life with me. For all these years he was my "little buddy", I can't believe how fast they went. Now to help me through my remaining years, From heaven my "spirit buddy' has been sent. So now I'll keep my "spirit buddy" in my heart, Each morning we'll rise to greet the day, His perpetual beauty, love and memory, Is forever in my heart to stay. Dedicated to the beautiful life and memory of Frodo, my little buddy from June 26, 1987 to August 2, 1999. My spirit buddy now and forever.