Gone Forever

Black is her color                                           
         brave and valor
mixed breed that she is
         my constant companion
loyal walking partner

White spot on her breast
         mark of a beast
wild as her dad
         gentle as her mom
the beauty that she is

Strangers she hates
         the taste of dates
makes her fury
         beyond control
the blood line in her

Born warrior dog
         but sleeps like a log
wakes up in the morning
         fresh as a morning glory
smiles under bright sunrise

Growls as a lion
         plays with dandelion
run about chasing cat rat tails
         ‘til her weight gives in
bright pink tongue hangs restlessly

One inky evening
         when I was dining
Cookie limped and tardy
         those black irises looks sad
as if to say goodbye

Comes the unforgettable dawn
         Mixed emotions can’t be drawn
every heart breaks in two that day
         she lay motionless
its breath deepening panting ‘til end
         
Cookie forever gone
         nothing can be done
no death wishes for it was so quick
         great guardian she was
her memories will remained in my heart


I know not where she is now
         Fluke makes a vow
for she was as great as her
         side by side they lay
others before them barks no more.

To all dogs I loved before I salute you!