by Bonnie Nigro
Joe found you eating melon, In a dumpster behind the Big Y left to roam out on
your own, We, never to know the reason why. Tail chewed up, in need of a
bath,
Home Joe took you a scraggly pup, Sue excited at Joe's new find, Taking the
two of them to clean you up. Ma came in from shopping, "What have we
here?",
she said, They pleading, "Can we keep her?" , Their eyes beginning to tear.
There was no doubt that very day, You would stay, this life so new, Your visit
to
the vet would tell us, we found a treasure in you. A six weeks old Border Collie,
black and white, We, unfamiliar with the breed, Just discovering your
characteristics, Was the greatest pleasure, yes indeed. Intelligent, obedient, so
easy to train, Gentle, kind, and friendly too, Little did we know we'd have 14
years, Of unconditional love given us by you. Haley our gift from heaven above ,
A blessing in disguise, We'll be there to meet you at Rainbow Bridge, To hold
you once more and look into your eyes.