by Barbara Ludt
(With apologies to Elton John and Bernie Taupin's "CANDLE IN THE WIND 1997")
TSUNAMI OF THE WIND
Goodbye Tsunami girl
May you ever stay in our hearts
You were the Grace that placed herself
Where ferret lives were torn apart
You gently guided our Rescue efforts
And you whispered to those in pain
Now you belong to Heaven
And the stars spell out your Name
And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
Your now silenced footsteps will always fall here
Along toy-strewn Shelter floors
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend ever will
Loveliness we've lost
Empty days now without your Dance
This torch we'll always carry
For our family's Golden Child
And even though we try
The Truth brings us to tears
All our words cannot express
The Joy you brought for nearly ten years
And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And your Spirit continues to guide us
To all those who still need our help
Your candle's burned out long before
Your memory ever will
Farewell Tsunami girl
May you ever Live in our hearts
You are the Strength that inspires us
When furry lives are torn apart
From a Shelter lost without your Soul
We'll miss the comfort of your companionship
More than you will ever know
And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Always shining like a Florida sunrise
When the rain set in
And now your footsteps gently fall
Along the golden path of Rainbow Bridge
Your candle's burned out long before
Your Love ever will
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
"TSUNAMI"
Nov. 15, 1989 - Oct. 5, 1998
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