Paganini

"Ode to a canine angel"

You were born on a cold winter's night -
A complicated birth, with all your mother's might.
Sadly, your brothers and sisters did not survive,
Making it so special, that you were alive.

Your bark sounded like a frog that has flu,
And you freaked out grandma, if on the carpet you pooed.
The barbecue leftovers were your special snack,
But you also nibbled on our favourite Niknaks.

Like a typical pug you did not know you were small,
And chased big dogs when we threw your ball.
You loved going for a walk in the park,
Where your squashed face could not see in the dark.

You slept on our TV couch each night at the fire,
And kept grandpa company, when he retired.
You never ever, got into a bad dog fight,
Forever you will stay, our little special dog light.

Your curly white tail, like a wiry couch spring,
Would wiggle each morning when the birds start to sing.
We will always miss, your special little face,
In our hearts your bark, will always leave a trace.

Author's Note

Written by my kids today, when they heard their pug, Paganini, died of cancer, at the ripe old age of ten. Thousands of miles away, she kept grandpa and grandma company, but she will always remain tucked into our hearts. RIP, big cheese.

Reviews

[Nisreen]

Its a pretty gentle way to say goodbye
i know the pain of having a dog and suddenly the dog dies

it hurts alot

[~]

Awww.. Sorry to hear that ..Your kids are just too cute. It's an adorable poem.

[ANTO]

Aww - let me be the first to offer my condolences SV - I know what you are all going through my friend. They are just wee humans in doggy bodies as far as Im concerned. Ten was a fair old age for a small dog such as a Pug, no?
Big cheese - lovely nickname for her and her big grin.
So sorry to hear another wee canine has got its wings
much love to you all !

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thanks Anto.......we are on stage three of grief now.....
1. Tears
2. Chocolate
3. ice-cream.......and back to stage one every now and then.....:)

[Jamestown]

This is so sweet! A dedication to man's best friend, I really enjoyed this piece.
All dogs go to heaven, can't imagine what this little fella is experiencing
there, lol! Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thanks James.....but I am in the proverbial dog box tonight......when he asked...."Is she in heaven now?" I tried to be truthful and say that only people have souls, not animals.......so that just made it worse....."so we will never see her again" he cried. Oops. A white lie would have been better.....

[Jamestown]

Unfortunately true words here,thanks again for sharing and b-blessed!