"Until We Meet Again" 
They say in time the pain will heal,
often mending our hearts and the hurt we feel.
But just one year ago on this day.
I stood by the window and watched you play.
Had I known then what I know now.
I would have loved you even more somehow.
I took for granted that you were there,
in the safety of our yard all was fair.
In the blink of an eye you were gone.
no time to think about what went wrong.
Maybe it was fate and meant to be.
but the pain I feel often gets to me.
I wish I was given just one more chance.
to see you play again at a passing glance.
I would smile then because I knew,
you were watching the others and me to.
I still think of you and smile each day,
how you used to howl and run away.
only to return with an excited prance.
waiting for a reward in a wishful trance.
I cherish those times even more these days.
because you taught me in so many ways.
To be aware of the dangers that lurk around,
that happen so quickly and without a sound.
I play with the others but think of you.
how you would look now all grown up too.
Maybe I will come one of these days,
again see your love and beautiful ways.
Until we meet again at the bridge we'll see,
I promise to watch the others more carefully.
They are your family I will never forget,
that you have souls too my beloved pets.
Author: Dan L. Mohryecogniak
Castle Hayne NC
Copyright (c) 2000
Dedicated to the memory of my little miniature
schnauzer Nicholas.
1998 - 1999
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