Good Bye Sweet Herkie

Our best friends eyes closed last night

as his head rest in our hands.

The doctors said he was in pain

and he could no longer stand.

The thoughts that rambled through our heads

while we cradled him in our arms,

Were of his younger years

and all the joys we shared.

Our bed is empty now

where he once laid his head,

Between the two people who loved him

and cherished the time we shared.

They say memories are golden

and maybe it's true.

But we never wanted memories

We only wanted you.

Throughout the day we think of you

and throughout the day we cry

If love alone could have saved you

You never would have died.

In life we loved you dearly

In death we love you still.

In our hearts you hold a place

No one could ever fill.

Good bye Sweet Herkie.

Thank you Lord for the gift of his companionship and the time we shared together.