by Kathleen Grueter
SAMMY
You greeted us when we came home
So we would never feel alone
The camping trips we used to take
Remember the one to Moosehead Lake
The thunderstorms that God would send
Would make you think the world would end
The squirrels that thought teasing you was fun
Soon realized that they had better run
You loved to go for a swim in the lake
But we had to run before you would shake
The day you decided to go to school
I don't think the principle thought it was cool
Remember the day you hid in the dryer
Or when you went for a swim and tore the pool liner
You always loved to ride in the car
Even when we didn't go far
Do you remember the day that we met
Even Jessica knew you were our pet
Even the day we brought home the cat
At Jessica's door you just sat
The day that you chewed the cord to the pool
Even Dad thought you were still cool
But now you must leave us after 12 years
All of our memories have turned into tears
To Sammy
The worlds greatest dog
You will not be forgotten
Jessica, Billy and Timmy