Im Memory Of Casper
I remember when you first came here to live,
your name was "Bluejay",
but after looking over your all white body,
I said "No way",
as of today your name will be "Casper".
Then I watched as you just went on eating some hay.
As I grew to know you better thru the years,
you kept me both laughing and in tears.
We had our moments,
both you and I,
some good and some bad,
but for each moment I'll always be glad.
Some days as you came running into the barn,
with your mane tossing to and fro,
I called you"Dennis the Menace".
Other times you reminded me of "Mr.Ed"
as you stood and cocked your head.
You liked to roll in the mud so I nick named you "Bud".
You didn't really care what I called you
as long as it wasn't late for dinner,
you were a winner.
I remember the good "ole" days
when I was so proud I could bust,
as we trotted down the trail making dust.
I said to the traffic,
"Hey look at me on my beautful appy",
you had such a smooth gait,
I was so Happy.
I remember the day when not a shy move did you make
when you walked right over a big King snake.
Then there was a day when some friends rode with us
down to get a burrito,
You ate mine,
but we still had a good time.
I remember the time you and Your friend decided to breakout
and run down the highway,
when I got the news it was a very scary day!
You guy's went for a run
and had so much fun.
And then there was a day on the levy
when you spooked and started bucking
with all your might
and all I could do was
yell and hang on real tight.
Those were some of the good times we shared
thru the years,
and as I write this,
it's hard to hold back the tears.
As you grew older and cancer and arithist set in,
it saddened me to watch you from within.
Our "Fun Days" would soon be gone
and I knew it wouldn't be long.
I knew it was coming
as you suffered more pain,
that what I had to do was Humane.
But it's not easy to say goodbye,
as the vet gave you the shot
and I looked in your eye,
you layed down quietly and gave a last sigh.
As they took my "CASPER" away,
I only hope he knew how much I loved him
and will miss him everyday.
Goodbye My "Friend" 7/20/96
( written the day after) Picture below
~Author Nancy~
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