I see you out there scampering about,
I hear your bark as you chase birds and shout.
I see the mess you made at your bowl,
You never had manners at the table, I know.
I see the hair you left on my chair.
I hear your growl to strangers, beware!
I see you begging for what’s on my plate,
You begging to go out, “Please, Mom, I can’t wait!”
I see all the tricks you used to display
When saying, “come on Mom, its time to play!”
I see you lying asleep at my feet,
I hear you snore in comfortable sleep.
I feel your coat so soft to the touch,
The warmth of your body as you snuggle up.
I feel your kiss so gentle and sweet,
The love you conveyed when our eyes would meet.
I open my eyes and reality is there,
You’re no longer here for these things to share.
I feel the loneliness and pain in my heart
As I think of you here alone in the dark.
I won’t let you go, you’re here inside of me
A memory you gave to see when I please.
I feel the tears flow, I’m not ashamed to cry
For there in the ground is where my heart lies.

Kathy Henderson