For Boggs



The day we got you

you sat in my lap so well.

The drive was long and on

the radio was a song

I can't remember now.



I will treasure memories so true

of daddy, me and you.

How you danced in front of your reflection

in the patio door.  

Wondering why that puppy on the other side 

to you would ignore.  



Your cute, funny little cries 

when that first night, you couldn't sleep in your box at all.

Then finally claimed your side 

of the bed, in the middle as I recall.  



My favorite memory of you will always be

the day you chased the horses out in the north field.

The pasture grass was so high,

I'd see your little brown body jump up to the sky.

And off you'd go toward the ponies in a blur.

Then stopped in your tracks 

when you saw just how big they really were.

You high tailed it home as fast as you could.

I laugh still and know I always would.



I'll miss your clowning around.

Your love that held no bounds.

Your hugs under my arm.

But now it's time, 

for you no longer

are the little boy who loved to run

and try to catch those rabbits.  



Your little body was in so much pain.

Up the steps it hurt to see you try and gain.

Your eyes no longer gave you sight.

It seemed this was to be your plight.

And through it all you remained 

a good little fellow with no refrain.  



Thank you for these happy years

of your love and protection you 

gave so well.  



I pray the Lord will keep you safe

where ever you may go.  

And shine his love upon you.  



May he bless you and may you know

you are loved very much so.  

Goodbye, our little friend.

Whose big heart had no end.

Until we see each other again.



Love, Mom and Dad