by Michael O'brien
One day in the pet store I saw my little bitty buddy and at the moment knew he belonged with me. I brought him home, and made him up a nice big home to live in and loved him and took good care of him. He lived in my bedroom with me, and when I played my video games he would sit on the floor near me and walk around slowly. I loved him so very much, I got him when I was in first grade and I am now in fourth grade so we had some years to bond, when I came into the room talking to him he would lift his head up as to listen to me. Then one day I went in the room to get his food bowl for dinner and he was all droopy, and I thought he was asleep, and asked my mommy and she said he was dead. I cried right there on the spot, he was fine when I checked him before school at least he looked okay. I feel so miserable and lost without my buddy. I want him to come back to me. All I can do is cry right now. what's a turtle loving boy to do. My mommy said that it's sad but true that during our lifetime we may be fortunate enough to love but unlucky enough to lose our loved companions. My little friend touched me in so many ways, that it will take a special touch for me to heal. I trust that God will make a pathway for us to one day meet up again. Yoshie brought me joy and now some tears but I am thankful for the years he was mine to love. This is dedicated to my lovable turtle yoshie, I love you, and I will miss you so very much. Know that I will never forget you. Love Michael