One month has passed since I led you out of the back door.
You thought you were going for a ride in the truck.
But little did you know you would see this house no more.
I kept the windows open for you...you loved to look out when we went for rides.
I can still see you sitting there...and then the tears come which I cannot hide.
That morning my tears fell like heavy rain, I could hardly see to drive.
The pain of knowing you would be gone soon I will remember all my life.
My heart was broken that day, I loved you so much.
I would give anything to have you back...just one more touch.

The days are passing so fast, but the memories of you will always last.
I wear a silver chain around my neck, from it hangs a locket, which contains your Golden fur.
You are now always with me, never far.
I cannot believe this could be so hard, and it may take years before at peace I will be.
But I have to realize you are in a better place and looking down on me.

I did not know you were so sick, why didn't you give me a sign.
I feel so bad, that if I had known we could have had more time.
But the doctor said the cancer came on so fast, there was nothing we could do.
Just believe I would have done all that I could, to have saved you.
But now you are at peace, and I hope you are happy and well.
Just know it will take time before I am happy again, only time will tell.

"Barkley" July 1, 1999 - February 11, 2010