One Final Goodbye

While I was out of the country, my dog passed away. I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to him. This poem is my goodbye, my apology for missing his final moments, for not being there for him.

A silent tear,
A sniff goodbye.

That's all there was
with you and I.

No heartfelt kiss,
no warm embrace.

There is a sadness,
I can't erase.

I look for you now
far and near.

For a cocked head,
a listening ear.

But no one comes
when I call.

No loving paws,
survive it all.

I can't help feeling,
this is wrong.

You should be here,
where you belong.

But your loving spirit,
has left my side.

To join Heaven,
up in the sky.

For god has lifted his mighty hand,
picked you to fulfill his plan.

There is nothing I can do,
only this I can say to you.

Some are born,
and some will stay.

Some are here,
to go away.

Some are meant,
to fill with joy,

the lives of others,
my pretty boy.

And with that,
I will say goodbye.

To all that is you,
though it makes me cry.

Have fun,
go live in the sky.

I miss what was,
you and I.

And I know,
though you've gone away.

You've made Earth,
a better place.

Rest in peace,
my golden guy.

because for now,
I will say goodbye.

Author's Note

What do you think? Is there anything I can change to make it better?

Reviews

[Irishbabies]

Amazing I love it it's simple amazing!!

[Isabelle Faye]

Thanks!

[Irishbabies]

your welcome and good luck on the contest!

[Isabelle Faye]

Thanks!

[Irishbabies]

:)

[Michaela]

You were blessed with your dog while he was with you. Though it was hard not to be with your dog when he died, I promise you it's not easy to be with them either. My cat died in my arms, and it was no peaceful death. I cried and screamed and I wish I could go back and sit there with him in peace. I did let his last moments be peaceful though, with him rested in my arms, telling him it'd be ok if he went. And he did. I'm sorry for your loss, and this poem made me cry. Sweetly written.

[Legolas]

This is so nicely written. It makes me sad to hear of your dogs death. Hes with God now though and he will be safe. Cherish the good memories you had with him. Well written and filled with emotion