It was a warm day in June 1994 when you first came into my backyard.
At first I asked the neighbors to see if anyone lost a Rooster,
but no one claimed you. For 6 years 10 months you faithfully came into
my yard each morning. You greeted the day with your
COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO.
I made sure you had fresh grains pieces of bread and a bowl of
water each day. Even though I live in a small city it was like living
in the country with you around. I would call your name and you
would come running for the food.
I took good care of you and my dogs kept you safe from stray cats
and other critters who might wish to harm you.
Although you kept your distance from me and would not let me pet you
I knew that you loved being in my backyard.
On Friday April 20 2001 I heard your voice in the morning but you did
not come into my yard. For all these years you were so predictable
I never thought you would just leave.
That evening and all through the next days I searched for you
but did not find you. I put up flyers posted an ad in the
newspaper knocked on neighbor’s doors.
The last sighting of you was by a school yard.
Mr. Rooster I do not know why you left so suddenly.
Was it old age that caused confusion in your brain that you
could not remember where my yard was?
Did you feel your time on earth was short and you wanted to
die in another place?
I hate to think that you died in a horrible way.
I wanted so much to give you a decent burial.
Mr. Rooster I wish I knew why you went away.
I guess it will be an unsolved mystery.
I want you to know that I miss you very much.
I look for you in the backyard but you are not there.
You gave me so much joy taking care of you.
It is hard to lose any kind of pet.
I can only assume that you are now an Angel in God’s Kingdom.
Could you do me a favor and be my guardian Angel?
I am having some tough times right now and need some spiritual
guidance to help me make decisions.
Good-Bye
Mr. Rooster
You will always be in my thoughts and I will never forget you.
I am now reminded of a song which part of the lyrics seem right for you:
This is part of the song HONEY sung by Bobby Goldsboro:
I adapted it to you:
And it was in the early Spring,
where flowers bloom and robins sing,
you went away.
Mr. Rooster I miss you and I’m feeling blue,
and I long to be with you if only I could.
Barbara Robert
Flash and Bud
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