by Jo Worstell
OUR LITTLE SHADOW
We love you Little Shadow
Our baby you will always be
You have been such a joy to us
A Blessing to your Dad and Me
You always were so spunky
And full of life it seems
But now your little body
Has been filled with a disease
Your little legs are useless
Since that stroke has took its toll
You drag your little body
As you rock it to and fro
We give you pills each day
To take the pain away
And pray to God to help you
So you can stay another day
You cry at night for someone
To help relieve your pain
Oh God I only wish that
We could make you young again
We've always been there for you
And for 12 years We've made you well
But now the Doctor tells us
That only time will tell
We know there is a heaven
Where all good doggies go
And when you get there Shadow
You will really steal the show
You will be all well and spunky
Just as your life has always been
And run and play with other dogs
And show them you can win
So as the time draws near
And your little life runs out
Remember that we love you
And there has never been a doubt
Your little eyes have failed you
And your little ears no longer hear
Your little legs are paralyzed
As your final day draws near
We dread to see the day
When we have to say good bye
Because you always were
The apple of our eye
We pray for strength to help you
When your pain gets too severe
And ask for your forgiveness
When that final day is here