Sir Gilbert of Surrey This poem was written for: Kim And all of us that have loved and lost... When I first saw you I knew your name And the noble rights you would come to claim When I first held you in my arms My heart was enlightened with all your charm Hard work ahead, but we made it through And from your love came ribbons of blue How hard you worked to do me proud My humble friend I say aloud this love We shared could only be For Sir Gilbert of Surrey My friend and me All the runs, the barks and licks With all the little silly tricks Combined with all your loving way's Make looking back on happy days A wonderful gift I'll always keep Until were joined in endless sleep These words of praise I right for you I know that you see and know that there true So until we meet at heavens door Let me tell just once more This life on earth so short but sweet Was only to prepare us for when we meet In God's green pasture will make our home And never have to be alone vlh 1981