In my earthly ways I question
The reason God took you away
I guess the time was exactly right
To enter heaven on that day.
The only comfort I have found
That puts my grief to rest
Is that God only takes the top "Dog"
Because you were the best.
I still cry and I sure miss you
And all the things that might have been
But God needed one more Lab
And He felt you'd fit right in.
So he sent down all his Angels
Barkley stood by their side
Then He softly whispered to you
"Don't be scared dear Oscar, Barkley will be your guide".