Ben by Carissa Long / Carissa, Mum, Dad & Jack (Dog)

My Beautiful Boy Ben,

13 years of happiness and joy, you were my best friend and my big baby boy. You were a brave boy right to the very end. Thank you for your unconditional love. I feel quite lost without you; you seemed to make my world go round. I miss giving you big cuddles. I hope they have unlimited food in heaven for you (koala bear). Jack has been howling for you, you were his partner in crime, his best friend and life companion.

‘Treasured Friend’

I lost a treasured friend today
The big dog who used to lay 


His gentle head upon my knee 


And shared his silent thoughts with me.




He’ll come no longer to my call 


Retrieve no more his favourite ball 


A voice far greater than my own 


Has called him to his golden throne.




Although my eyes are filled with tears 


I thank him for the happy years 


He let him spend down here with me 


And for his love and loyalty. 




When it is time for me to go 

And join him there, this much I know 


I shall not fear the transient dark 


For he will greet me with a bark.

 

Forever Loved & Missed,
Ben
16, Feb 2012
Carissa Long