In Memory Of Tommy Our Loving Dog Poem by Mario, Lucien, Rene Odekerken

Tommy, a spirit woven into our days,
soft fur against our hands,
a wagging tail that spoke of joy
more eloquent than words.

You came in into our lives
with eyes full of trust and wonder
Each step beside us a quiet testament
to the bond we shared.

Through sunlit fields and shadowed paths,
your paws left marks.
Not on the earth alone,
but in the deep soil of our hearts.

You taught us the language of loyalty,
the meaning of presence.
How a simple glance could hold
a universe of love.

Yesterday, the time came to part,
your body weary,
your spirit still fierce
in its quiet strength.

Now, the house echoes differently.
Corners where you once curled
hold only memories-
But oh, how they shine.

Tommy, forever a part of us,
in the rustle of leaves,
in the warmth of a sunbeam,
in the silent pull of missing you.

Run free now, dear heart.
You are not gone,
for love does not leave;
It lingers, eternal.