by Lola Mastrandrea
My dear sweet Lola,
It is important for me to get this right
I want you to know what you meant to my life
I enjoyed every minute
Blessed with you in it
It’s hard to explain
There were so many frames
From playing and training
To your security surveying
Our music meditations
For my overnight stayings
You were bold and brave
Leading the way
You made me part of your family
Oh the joy you gave me
What I am trying to say
In a round-about way
With every step and breathe
I knew you were heaven sent
Now it is time
For you to be with our divine
I am shedding tears
But I know you are near
Till the day we meet again
You are my fur-ever friend.
Love,
Aunt Neicy