I remember your eyes
when I got off the plane
and you watched me cry

My sister was excited
and my mother was interested to know my reaction
but I lost my luggage, so I just cried

I remember your trot
when we brought you home
and you explored the den for the first time

You took to us quickly
you housebroke real easily
and you seemed to smile when we talked to you

I remember your bark
when you felt that I was threatened
and you tried to protect me

My mother didn't care
my sister was busy
but you always listened to me

I remember the news
when the vet told us
that those lumps were cancer

You hadn't been sick in your life
so we were surprised
but we tried to make you comfortable

I remember the moment
my mother told me
that it was finally time to put you to sleep

I sat in my apartment and stared
I couldn't cry or feel sad
I knew you suffered enough

I remember the day
April, 12, 2001
I'm sorry, but I just can't bear to be there

My sister and mother will be there, though
they will hold your paw
as they inject the needle

I remember the good times
that you and I went through
and all the fun that we shared

Life won't be the same without you
you were a part of the family
and now you'll be gone

I will always remember you, Merlin

November 27th, 1993 - April 12th, 2001