Remembering Bailey....

Feb. 2011 I lost my sweet dog Bailey.  She was more than just a dog to me, as she was born on the due date of the only child I ever conceived and ultimately lost.  She was there during my divorce and my only companion for a few years.  She gave me a reason to focus and a life to nurture and mother. I found this poem on my computer tonight....I wrote it the day we put her down.  It made me smile tonight as I read it, remembering her silly antics and I thought I would share....

Bailey Girl

You were content to be by my side or at my feet…

Too watch from a distance and try to please me.

You loved a good scratch and would come back for more…

Or beg for a walk and nose your leash by the door.

I swear you learned English although they say dogs can’t..

“Go for a walk?” “Potty?” and much more than that.

Every noise scared you, even a tap….

And all 40 lbs tried to jump in my lap.

You checked every bag when I came from the store…

You just knew I must have bought more,

Bones and plushy toys and all kinds of snacks…

I made sure those things you never lacked.

You were never much for being alone…

But you liked the sun in the early morn.

I could leave for an hour and upon my return…

You would whimper and quiver like I’d been gone forever.

You endured surgery for cancer ‘cause I couldn’t let you go…

And seemed to recover, but didn’t know

That despite my best effort to keep you my friend,

Father in Heaven had a different plan.

I believe you will watch over us still…

 and that your spirit is at peace…

I love you dear girl, my faithful friend

You are now truly free.                                            Jan. 3, 2004 to Feb. 23, 2011