Memories of Bonnie

Three weeks ago tomorrow I got a six week old puppy. I named her Bonnie. I know three weeks is such a short time, but we were together 24/7. She died last night. I can't believe the hurt. I feel as though a piece of my soul has been ripped out. She was such a bubbly, happy puppy. She brought such joy to my life. I can't think of her without crying. There is not a spot in my home I can go without there being a memory. She was everywhere. I wrote this hoping it will help salve some of my grief.

I miss

Seeing your little face

And bright eyes

By me

As we drive

It is lonely now

I remember

The first day

Your little legs

Were long enough

You could look out

The car windows

I remember

The first day

You got on the seat

By yourself

You were

So proud

I miss

Feeling you at my feet

Listening to

Your little baby

Sucking noises

As you sleep

The first week

I had you and

Your legs had grown

So much

You got tangled up

And you fell

Only to get

Right up

And go for it

Again

I miss watching

You as you

Pounce across

The floor

You couldn't

Just walk

Yesterday

Your first bark

And you looked around

To see what made that noise

I miss watching

Your tail wagging you

I miss watching

Your insatiable curiosity

As you had to see

And smell everything

Your excitement

At every new taste and smell

We had such

A short time together

But you had

So much love in you

Your were

So special

Bonnie,

The house is empty

Without you here

I miss you

So much

And I love you

May 24, 2007