Paw Prints

Pet and Wildlife Art

Was it weeks ago you left and dug your way to Heaven?

When life was gone and the tears came rushing in

We fought so hard didn't we- to make you well again

Your brothers and sisters held your paws and

Watched over you; sleeping

Then you went into the vet for medicine and healing

But a miracle we would not have

And everyone was very sad

Hugs and kisses given snuggling and licking ears

But all the kisses couldn't wash away the reason for our tears

A week went by before I could bring myself to clean your special place

The hospital you stayed in while we tried to heal your aches

Your toys were in the corner where you kept them very safe

A squeaker mouse a rubber Kong a treasure no mistake

I cried hard as I washed away the last I had of you

But it all came flooding back as I found chew marks in a shoe

A Dorito chip, a pizza crust all cleverly stashed

Underneath the love seat like an edible bank of cash

I cried some more and dried my eyes and swore I would move on

But this morning during breakfast I found something very wrong

A tiny little footprint left on a dusty table leg

Made by you while stashing that pizza that you saved

I cried again this morning

I don't think I'll ever stop

Those dusty paw prints on my table

Tiny paw prints in my heart