My Dog Ben Poem by Nick krakana

This poem is in memory of Ben
my 14 1/2 year old dog a Golden / Newfie mix
February 14th,2000 to August 24th,2014

My Dog Ben

For those of us who know this pain
Seeing your best friend slowly become lame
Knowing well the time is nigh
When you must say good-bye

The strangest thing came over me
As old Ben stared back at me
And I felt his conveyance seep into me
Please let me slip away peacefully

A gift you were so strong and brave
Who helped me these two boys to raise
Each day was an adventure along the way
No matter - which ever way

At one year old you let me know
Courage was the mixture in your bones
The biggest of bears scared you not
As we discovered new berry plots

Fourteen thousand miles and plus
You ran with me without a fuss

Thank you my old friend
It was the hardest duty for me
To place you peacefully into eternity