Why stand like that and stare?
Look behind, go to the light
Our other friends, are waiting there.
Is it that your worried about us?
Is that why you hate to leave?
I promise, we'll be okay old friend
Though for a time, we'll grieve
Once you were such a mighty collie
Your legs were strong and true
But now old son, though you try
They can't do what you want them too
It broke our hearts to see you
Struggling to gain your feet
Our beautiful Dino, who yester-year
Was so powerful and fleet
Well, I recall, when you were young
Before life dealt you such a blow
With Gypsy and Shanu you would race
Your merry eyes a-glow
Leading your sisters a joyful chase
Racing across the grass
A speeding bolt of gold and white
Old boy you were so fast
I remember our happy walks
A stick you'd find along the way
You'd bring it too me with such delight
I hadn't the heart to toss it away
Thanks to you and our many walks
There was plenty of kindling around
To start a blaze on a winter's night
With the "Dino" sticks you'd found
Yes, and I know about the little cat
Who safe in your mane slept curled
You'd lie so still, even when called
You wouldn't disturb it for the world
This last year, with our friend Bob
You shared your loyal heart.
But now old chum, the time has come
When good friends have to part
So, our much loved "Golden Boy"
Go with PEACE into the LIGHT...
Though we grieve, both our hearts know
What we did for YOU was right
For a little while
A beautiful collie
Who made you smile
Though his time was short
Have no regret
For the love you shared
You'll never forget
How joyfully he
Would follow you
Eagar to share in
Whatever you'd do
Remember the light
In his gentle eyes
Your mahogany collie
So lovely, so wise
How by your bed each
Night as you slept
A vigil of love
He silently kept
I know its hard
To understand why
So soon you were
Forced to say goodbye
But the lessons taught
By your loyal chum
Will help mold you to
The adult you will become
Though its hard to believe
One day, you WILL love again
A different love,
For no two are the same
Just know, without sorrow
You would not recognise joy
And joy was so much a part
Of your beautiful boy
The memory of Will's love
Will remain in your heart
From there Emily, I promise
It will never depart
It's natural to grieve
It's okay to cry
But the HURT will slowly ease
And then by and by
You'll remember how MUCH
This sweet dog cared
You will remember BEST
The joy that you shared
This is the legacy Will left for you
THE LOVE OF A COLLIE, LOYAL AND TRUE
composed August 30, 2006
There are also kind people, who seeing the plight of the great dog, took the time to find out who his breeder was.
So I could bring my Golden Boy home! May GOD BLESS them.