Your dark eager eyes and your big toothy grin,
Made me smile whatever mood I was in.
Your wish to be with me nearly all the day,
I couldn't get out of it , no matter what I'd say.
You would sulk and you'd punish me if I left you behind,
But to be mad at you I'd never be so unkind.
You gave and you gave and wanted little in return,
Just a hug and a kiss and my bed you would yearn.
You knew all of my secrets and I knew you'd never tell,
And you'd kiss away my tears ,pick me up when I fell.
Never judged, just listened and never complained,
When I crumbled into pieces,and my confidence wained.
Three years you have gone and not a day will go by,
When i don't think of you, and this is no lie.
But at the end I was there to look after you,
When you were taken ill, I think we both knew.
You lost control of everything that you once could,
You still had your dignity like no one else would.
Till the end you tried to stay strong and not look weak,
But finally, along came your big long deep sleep.
I remember the last time i was stroking your ear,
Your eyes had a glaze to them, and inside I saw fear.
But I told you I loved you, that I always had,
And even though you were a pain, it was never that bad!
Leaving the room, saying goodbye and a long goodnight,
I knew that injection would come to you and make it alright.
And in heaven again, we will meet again maybe,
My blessed beautiful whippet cross , Sadie .
