Doggy Years Poem by Jim Yerman

We've been together for a long time...
of course, I count life in doggy years.
You've fed me,
bathed me,
combed me,
you even rubbed behind my ears.

You took me to places I'd never known...
to heights I never thought I'd reach.
We hiked up in the mountains.
We walked along the beach.

Sometimes you dressed me funny,
but you know what!
I didn't mind,
because you were always loving
always gentle
always kind.

And now it's time to say goodbye
it's sad
but please...do not despair.
When next you hike the mountains…
or walk the beach…
Look around!
I will be waiting there.