For Scamp

We lost our dear,beloved Border Terrier on Monday when he had to be put to sleep because of a serious spinal injury.We are all shattered by his death but I count ourselves very lucky to have had him in our lives for nearly 10 years.I wrote this poem for him.

Little One - for Scampy

You captured our hearts,little one,
with bright eyes and that busy tail,
ever trusting,ever eager,
you loved us always without fail;
but little one,your eyes grew dim,
when cradled in our loving arms,
and even this sad sea of tears,
could never keep you free from harm;
yet as you gently slipped away,
to a better place you have passed,
and leaving pain and fear behind,
you are running so free and fast;
through sunlit meadows,little one,
like the ones you and I would share,
so wait for me my little one,
and one day I will meet you there.

Andy Green - March 2012