12/10/2024
One last beer
We stand together, in the fading light
A horse, a friend, a final, bittersweet night
A beer, a toast, a last, fond farewell
A moment's peace, before the final bell
I pour a small amount, into a special cup for you
You sniff and snort, and then you drink it too
We stand together, in comfortable silence
Enjoying each other's company, in this peaceful, rural violence
Your coat is gray, your teeth are old
Your legs are weak, your body's grown cold
But in your eyes, a spark still shines
A spark of life, a spark of friendship that's mine
We've shared so many moments, through joy and through strife
Through every up and down, you've been my constant life
And now, we must say goodbye
But before we do, let's share a beer, and watch the sunset high
The beer is cold, the moment's warm and bright
We savor every second, every sip, every delight
Our hearts are full, our spirits high and free
As we drink, and cherish, this one last beer, you and me
And when we're done, and the beer is dry
I'll hold you close, and whisper a final goodbye
May your journey be peaceful, may your rest be deep
My dear, dear friend, may your memory forever keep.
Thank you Chappies for being such a gift to us. Thank you for all of north Texas that donated to his rehabilitation in 2019 as well as people who shared a beer with Chaps!
Special thank you to Katey for loving him too!
