A Poem for Sawyer

It’s hard to remember a time without you

I got you when you were a puppy of two

Time has gone by and made you old

But you’re still enthusiastic and bold

You love to play and you love to nap

When you want some attention, you give me a tap

To sit at the window is a favorite task

Barking as people and critters walk past

You miss me so much whenever I roam

And greet me so warmly when I come home

You make the good times a bit more glad

And the hard times a little less sad

Although I have many things I must do

I still take the time to play with you

When I could be doing something else instead

I sit down with you and pet your head

Because it won’t always be that way

And I know I’ll say goodbye someday

You’re the best dog I could have asked for

And I’m grateful you’re there for me to adore

I love you and thank you for being my friend

I just hope I’ll be strong when it comes to an end