To a good dog:

I love you.
You were beautiful
And amazing
And the first dog I had.

You knew how to sit and lie and even shake hands,
And once I taught you how to jump through a hoop.

You ran like crazy after every ball
And chewed the fuzz off them all.

You'd lie on the couch when no one was looking
And chase after squirrels if you saw one around.

You loved eggs and hot dogs and grease from cooked meat.
You always came running if you heard the word "treat".

You hated cats and cowboy boots and taking baths.
There's no way around it; you were awesome.

We grew up together and I wished it would last.
I know that sounds silly, because all things pass.

I love you like crazy,
And I miss you more.

I wish you were here.
I'd curl my fingers in your fur
And bury my face in your neck
And cry until I couldn't breathe

And you'd sit there and let me
Because that's how you were.

You were a good dog.