I sit with my cup of coffee,
lingering in the mists of the past;
So many have walked beside me
But I knew,forever, it would not last.
They have all meant so much to me,
Each one was a special treat.
Some liked to romp and run and play;
Others chose to just lay at my feet.
I've opened my heart, time after time;
Only to have it broken;
They looked back at me with adoring eyes;
Many times,not a word had to be spoken.
With dogs and puppies;cats and kittens;
I've told them all "no more will you have to roam.
You'll always have a place by my side.
Forever,my heart will be your home."
They have all shared their love with me.
Some, I have covered with tears,
Their spirits are still lingering in my house;
And in my heart, they'll stay thru out the years.
I wanted, one more time, to honor your presence;
For no matter how short or long time was for you here;
I stare into space but I don't see the walls---
I can picture your face,I remember your names and then;
Comes the flood of tears.