Lily

A tribute to my recently departed furry friend, Lily

You were serenity in form, 

a gentle breeze in the leaves 

Whenever you laid near, all felt well

Golden fur ablaze like the sun,

you brightened my soul in the greyest times

Brown eyes that soothed my pain more than any pill 

Your name reflected our blossoming friendship, 

one that withstood flames and foes and misfortunes

I am no gardener, but you were my favourite flower

Years passed, your body slowed,

but your heart remained steadfast

Love unconditional, loyalty unmatched,

the pack was your anchor

We celebrated your victories, 

we comforted your defeats

Even when fear clouded your mind,

we guided you through the haze 

Now you are gone, but still near

I have grown so much in our time together,

and even more so now

Thank you Lily, my friend now and forever

Author's Note

In case the description wasn't clear enough, this poem is about a dog LOL

Reviews

[Donna]

This is a beautiful tribute. I never knew how hard it was to lose a dog until I lost mine to cancer. It's going on one year and I still cry. I'm so sorry for your loss.