You were golden and beyond riches,
you brought us peace, finally
you made your peace, sadly
then you were gone.

You were a pain, that was plain
you cost much and, it was a strain,
brought frowns and smiles,
you could run for miles and miles.

You were so timid but kind,
you were there to remind us,
that you needed no fuss, no muss,
just one(1) to care for, to unwind.

You were the patient one,
kids loved you and you were fun,
to dive bomb in your sleep,
wake up with a start and a leap.

You were gentle from the start,
you easily melted our hearts,
You were never lonely but in the end
we had to leave you when we went.

You, the black dog with an engine much
larger than yourself and a nose as such
would always find home, you  found the perfect
home away from home and brought joy there, I expect.

You were a rescue of a sort,  home was not, the spot
where you stayed anymore as she was gone and he
was on his own, you needed a family, a gift freely
given, we were richly blessed to accept you in our pack.