by Kori Werner
Merely an animal,
inevitably a friend
a part of our family
to the very end
She was our companion
a quiet listener
Wrapped up like a daughter and even a sister.
Some days we will step over a vacant place
where her water dish once held its place
And at times we may hesitate
when we come through the door
For "Juice" to welcome us home once more
Some nights we will move our feet so slightly
so not to disturb her sleeping soundly
But hearts will mend as they always do
and a memory will last of our friend so true.