Happiness Port Project Book Two

April 11th

It's time...This is a bittersweet poem for me. There is some happiness along with tears.

I have loved you as long as I can remember
I loved our walks and all of the treats you gave.
I loved your attention, and even when you scolded,
It was done with love, never hitting.

I barked at the vacuum, you never understood why;
I growled when others would invade my space.
I loved sleeping in your bed;
You never fussed, just scooted me over.

Spring, summer, fall and winter. Time spent at your heels.
You always called me your "pretty girl" and I loved you.
I always got treats and pets and praise.
You were my everything.

It's hard now, to move about,
I don't hear too much, or see a lot.
You still love me, and are patient with me,
Even if I have an accident or two.

I hurt, and am in pain. It hurts too much to bear.
Help me, Daddy, I love you so,
But its time for me to go -
I will miss you so much; but now I am at peace.

I will wait for you at the end of the bridge.

This is a tribute to my mom and dad's pug Jessie. She crossed the bridge March 21, 2023 at almost 17 years old. I loved her greatly, and miss her so much.