You grace my earliest memories
Do you remember?
You were always part of our family
One who strived to please
Never the bravest
Never the strongest
But one we loved all the same
You, I could trust
Keeper of secrets
Of things unknown
Never telling a soul
In times I was alone
You were there
My light in darkness
That single star guiding me
Never wavering
With the calm warmth of a guardian
That’s what you were
But time stops for no one
The path is always darkening
As soon as we take the first step
How long we have walked together
Yet your pace lessened
That question in your eyes
Has been answered now
Can you remember?
The mild summer breezes
The frigid winter air
The wind carries your presence
Even now
These tears are for you
For what was
For what I cherish most
I’ll keep walking
Leave your prints behind
Your old leash swinging at my side
Disconnected
But free
I will remember
Thank you