Upon this day I reminisce



With sadness and regret



The loss of my beloved



Special child who was my pet.



It's been a time of longing



Wishing you'd return to me ...



For though you left this home of yours,



I cannot set you free.



Though time will make it easier,



To go from day to day ...



No one can understand the



"Special" role you played.



For every day you were a part



Of love and joy and life ...



You had a way that focussed me



And lessened daily strife.



I'd hurry home to see your face,



Behind that window pane;



Where wiggles, hugs and cuddles



Brightened up the worst of days.



And now I sit, with eyes tear filled,



You are not by my side;



And when I see the window,



It is bare and bleak inside.



Emotions, they are raw today,



I'm simply torn apart ...



For hollow, wrenching feelings



Tear apart this very heart.



An emptiness, that's deeper than



The ocean, fills my soul;



A painful hunger bites my



Inner self beyond control.



For though time will heal the daily wounds



I will wear upon my sleeve,



I shelter from the world outside



Just what you meant to me.



To me, you are more human



Than some others I have known ...



You gave such love and tenderness;



Twas deep within your soul.



Now I’m here, and little things



We loved now cause me harm ...



The walks we'd take around the yard



No longer hold their charm.



I see you as I turn each step,



I watch for you each day ...



Big Fat Taj, I miss you heaps,



Much more than words can say.