old dog in a locket-My Sweet Apollo

[apollo6]

OLD DOG IN A LOCKET

Old dog in a locket That lies next to my heart
I will always love you As I did right from the start

You were right beside me Through the darkest of my days
It was your kind and gentle nature That made me want to stay

Now I hold you in my arms Your breath still warm against my hand
Our hearts still beat together And I wonder if you understand

Through the hours that I held you Before the light did leave your soul
I knew a way to keep you Forever in my hold

I snipped the hair from around your eyes So I would always see
The beauty that surrounds me Even in times of need

I snipped the hair from around your ears So I would always hear
Music in the distance To quiet any fears

I snipped the hair from across your back
To bring me strength in time of need
And the power of your essence Would always be with me

I snipped the hair from around your heart That beat in time with mine
So I would know that love would find me At some distant time

And so, your life slipped out of mine On a quiet spring like day
But I knew that a part of you Old dog in a locket
That lays next to my heart I will always love you
Even though we had to part
to my sweet Apollo
Sonja

[littleone1]

This is beautiful, Sonja.

[labblab]

Oh I agree, Terri. Absolutely so sweet and loving. Sonja, thank you so much for sharing this. We have many aching hearts around the forum right now, and your poem is such a tender reminder that love remains alive and shining forever.

Marianne

[molly muffin]

Precious Sonja, thank you for sharing. A bit of tears shared.

hugs,
sharlene and molly muffin