With his soft tan hair like cotton

and energy that abounds.

His eyes are as dark as a tree’s trunk.

His joyful energy lasts all year round.

His heart is a treasure to behold.

I found him in my darkest hour.

He lit up my life like the brightest star,

His beauty shines like a blooming flower.

Words cannot describe his healing traits,

But sometimes, silent moments are all we need.

He cuddles me and comforts my heart,

I am his garden that he pulls all the weeds.

Barkley is small, but mighty as a tiger.

His love hovers over me like the sky above.

His bark sounds ferocious like a lion,

But his heart is as gentle as a dove.

I dread the day he crosses over

the rainbow of heaven’s light.

But when his time comes, I know,

his spirit will guide me through the night.