~The Empty Leash~
The empty leash hangs on the wall,
And waits for walks that will not be.
I hold it gently in my hands,
Caress it's worn length tenderly.
There's something missing as I walk,
No presence close to my left side,
a comforting, familiar friend,
on eager journey far and wide.
The only pain you ever gave was on the day you had to leave,
Aged, crippled, merely shadow of the dog you used to be.
But God made that dreaded decision,
Kept your date with destiny.
Did you know how much I loved you?
though it seems I must go on,
How it seared my soul to lose you,
Part of who I was is gone.
The empty leash hangs on the wall...fond memories,
Of swirling snow and large brown eyes,
Perhaps someday I'll smile at them
Right now the pain is still too strong.
Author Unknown
