My loyal friend

Time has whispered to his ear that he had to go

He whimpered and kissed my face

I knew from the signs that he was saying good-bye to me

I did not want my friend to go

I loved him

I cared for him

He would always be by my side when I was lonely, sad, or angry

But that is how life goes

He will be happy in heaven

Tears drizzed down my cheeks as I let my friend go

He laid limp in my hands with a smile when I said, "I love you."

I love you Dumpling, my dog

Then, a warm gentle breeze blew to me

And I faintly heard a voice saying, "Please live well. I'll miss you, but I'll always be by your side."