I lost my best friend today
I keep wondering why
He never hurt anyone
And yet we had to say good-bye

  My mind is in a whirl
I feel lost and alone
All the times I've called his name today
I wait, but he won't come home

  I weep as I remember why
and sadly choke back the pain
For years his fur I'd nuzzle in
when in hard times my spirit broke

  Questions with no answers swim hurriedly through my head
What of walks. Who will lead me now
Of reminders
I look around and see a bowl, a collar, fur of gold

  Today I watched
as the light left his eyes
The pain in my heart lingers on
I know that he's at peace at last

These tears are now for me
For today I lost my dearest friend.

    PS:
Charlie was a Collie that came to me from a shelter. He was a tiny puppy and taught us all the meaning of love. He suffered a stroke one evening and I had to make the awful decision to let him go in peace. He was 1 month short of 18 years old. I will always keep his memories close. It is ok to miss a pet but more than that it is ok to miss a friend....Sherryne