we put our beloved dog,
Papillon,
to sleep two weeks ago.
he was eleven years old,
sick with cancer,
and blind in one eye.
it was his time,
but the grief still lingers.
I raised him myself
from a puppy.
he saved our lives,
literally,
more than once.
he was our best friend,
my little brother,
and always a good dog.
Pappy,
I will always love you
and I know you are waiting for us
on the other side
of the Rainbow Bridge.
farewell,
but only for now.
T