Your stillness quietly soothes my soul.

Thirteen years but still going strong.

Your heart will never grow old and frail.

You will always be where you belong.

Your muzzle has gone silver 

and your pace has slowed.

You will always have the smile I have known.

Your love will always flow.

You know the sound of my footsteps

and greet me at the door.

You know when I am sad and hurting 

and give me your love a little more.

You carry your years the way old dogs do,

but your youthful spirit will never die.

Your loyalty and commitment is strong as ever.

I will miss you terribly when you fly to the sky.

Your heart will remain in me until 

we meet again over the rainbow.

But I will cherish each moment that I have 

and pray to God that the time is slow.

I want your years to be happy and bliss.

I want you to know how much you are loved.

With your curly hair and fluffy tail,

you will always be my beloved.