Farewell Beauty

(For Eva and Martina)

So you lay with me,
And we shared my last journey.
A hundred final breaths,
As my weary heart slowed,
And sleep called my soul home to rest.

Now I am gone,
You’re alone,
Your Beauty has left you,
But there’s more,
And I must tell you my secret.
The end is not all,
It’s just the start,
There’s so much more to know!

And I will always be there,
My scent on your hair,
I will always be there,
Saying “thanks for the care”,
That you kindly gave me,
I will always be there,
On every path we trotted,
And round every bend,
Where we cantered ’til tired,
And there in the shadows,
We chilled for a while.

So thanks for the fun and the cuddles and scratches,
And one day, I know that we will meet again.
But until that time comes, another secret,
Forever, I’ll wait, in your loveliest dreams.
My sweet breath will gently just tickle your nose,
As I nuzzle you stroking my face, and you know,
That kindness will glow in my beautiful eyes,
As you wrap your arms tenderly round me and smile.
Warm your hands under my mane if you’re cold,
In dream time and forward we’ll never grow old.

So close your eyes,
Feel my love,
I am here,
But for now,
Goodbye.

(11.11.23)