Poetic Gift The four-legged friend of a devoted master- Shall keep on giving forever after.- His unflinching love and appreciation- The master hugs to his heart with much admiration.- And when his friend has gone up above,- What the master has is memories of love.- In his heart he holds a special place,- For his pet who brings a smile to his face.- And he finds himself composing rhyme,- After all, it gets him through grieving times.- But more than that, its a gift he was given- The day his friend departed for Heaven.- Theres a nudging urge to share this gift- With others who need a spiritual lift.- So he sends his masterpiece via the net,- To others that grieve for a very dear pet.- Perhaps they share the very same feelings,- And hopes to help them through the healing.- And so it goes, the gift that keeps giving,- Is my cherished pet who is no longer living.- But, his spirit lives on in the heart of me,- You see, it is he who brings you this poetry! ----Judy Schulte