How do I thank you?
For all the silly moments you made me laugh
The light kisses you gave when I cried
For being there when I needed a friend and a listening ear
For having silently carried me through the toughest times of my life

When people ask how I’m doing, I’m at a loss at how to express just how deep our love was and how much I miss you.
It was the way you trustfully leaned against me when you’re tired
The way your eyes lit up and danced in circles when greeting me in the mornings
Your proud stance when we walked knowing that mommy’s got your back
The sorrowful look in your eyes whenever I left the house
Your initial I’m-mad-at-you attitude whenever I returned from a vacation

I’ll always remember…
The loving and patient way you looked at me while I worked
Your deer-like prances when you’re excited
Your soulful eyes that showed me your every emotion
You curling up contentedly next to me on the sofa after dinner
Cuddling warmly with me at night
And our orchestral snores that sometimes composed our own secret songs

It’s been a month since you left, and I’m still trying to put myself back together. I know that you would want to see me smile again, and I promise to work hard at it. It’s just that you were the only one that’s ever truly & unconditionally loved me. You found me when I most needed it. You saved me and gave me the courage to go on. Now I’m all alone again, and this world could sometimes be cruel. I’ll try to regain that courage so that I can move on, but it won’t be soon. The ashes in a fancy urn and a clay pawprint don’t help to lessen my sorrow, but that’s all that remains, except for all the beautifully haunting memories of you.

Dedicated to Karma R.I.P. – 8/9/25