Special Friend

I lost a special friend today  

the kind you can't replace,  

and looking at her empty bed  

I still can see her face. 



I see the endless energy  

the sparkling puppy eyes,  

Not the tired, fragile friend  

I had to bid goodbye.



I know she's in a special place  

our Lord has for such friends,  

Where meadows, fields & flowers  

help make them strong and whole again.



I remember how she'd run to me  

to play her favorite puppy game,  

And how her ears would perk right up  

When she heard me call her name.



But as those precious years went by  

And we both aged and grew,  

I'd find her often slowing down  

But-we had still so much to do.



She did her guard dog duty well  

Each time the doorbell rang,  

Strangers surely couldn't see  

My gentle friend--behind those fangs.



I've noticed in the recent times  

Her ears were not as sharp,  

Where is that running ball of fur  

The years have shown their mark.



She started sleeping next to me  

Was this her special clue,  

Because she felt the end was near  

I only wish I knew.



My Dixie was a special dog  

I know she gave her best,  

But as I looked deep into her eyes  

I knew it was time, for her to rest.



It will truely be a struggle  

I don't know how I'll face each day,  

I have to let her go--I know  

But in my heart she'll always stay.



This special place our Lord has made  

Health and strength, wait for her there,  

So with my very special friend  

I'm sending all my prayers.



I know she's watching over me  

She'll be with me when I cry,  

So with one more kiss on her beloved head  

I told my Dixie Dog goodbye.



By Christina L. Tronnes for my beautiful Cocker Spaniel Candy. 

Revised By Karmen