For Ellie

You're still here, it's like you never left at all
I can hear each thunderous footstep fall
Ducking into shadows when I think to look
Padding up behind me when I'm lost inside a book
I almost feel your pressure on the floor
Filling up the room just like before.
I feel you here, it's like you never left at all
Walking beside me down the hall
I smell you everywhere, especially in my mind
A thousand memories cannot be left behind
You watched my children grow, you watched them change
For seven years, you were our furry angel.
You weren't a dog, you were my closest friend
It is so hard to let you go
But the age and pain in your eyes echoed my concern
And I couldn't hold you back
My angel was called elsewhere.
So good morning, little moonlight, it's the day you have to die
Good morning, little moonlight, and goodbye.

 
Mordewis Gaeafbran ap Llys
In honor of Elliephant, beloved companion of my friend, Jill Willmott
©2004 by Gerald L. "Moss" Bliss; I don't remember the date this was written.

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