12/06/2025
Before I Go: A Dog’s Last Promise
Before I go beyond your sight,
I’ll promise one thing through the night:
To guard your soul with ghostly bark,
And love you still when skies grow dark.
No longer will I chase the breeze,
Or curl beside your tired knees,
But in your dreams I’ll softly tread,
And nudge your heart from where I’ve fled.
Don’t cry too long, I’ll hate your tears—
I’ve treasured all our silly years.
Your laugh, your hand, your secret call,
Were heaven’s gift—my all in all.
So promise me you’ll walk each day,
As if I’m trotting just your way.
And when you reach your journey’s end,
I’ll greet you first—your waiting friend.
Let this be known before I part:
You were my world, my home, my heart.🐾
