Cocoa, our family will always love you,
I am glad I got stuck with you!
Daddy brought you home in his jacket,
When you were so small you’d fit in a gum packet.
When you were so small,
When you rolled in a ball,
We always loved you, you little fireball!
Dad got this Labrador Retriever,
Boy, am I glad I was the receiver!
Yet, it looks like you’re gone,
But you’re always with us,
You are always stuck with us!
You are in heaven now,
Playing with an old Bloodhound.
One of us will see you. Soon!
I’ll be waiting for you someday,
Why don’t we meet on the moon?
Cocoa, don’t be in despair.
I’m not immortal.
I’ll come up the golden stair.
Just wait for me.
I know I’ll see you there,
Right there,
Floating in the air.
You’ve got your own couch.
What a luxurious place!
You can even ride on the stars,
Way up in space.
Cocoa, I love you, I always have, too.
It’s me, Bonnie!
Can you hear me calling you??!!!
It’s me, the Beagle.
Okay, I’m a mix.
Ahh!
Sorry, one of the kids just dropped some KIX.
Like I was saying,
When will we be playing?
And licking? Again!
Cocoa, I love you.
You are a good, great, awesome dog!
When will we meet?
You’re just so sweet!
I’m walking around with my tail in the air.
Don’t worry,
I miss you,
But I’m not in complete despair.
When I see you;
My heart is repaired.
I love you, Cocoa.
I know, I know…,
You get the picture.
I want to lick you,
To sniff you,
Just once more!
I’ll do anything. Maybe even more!
Cocoa, boy, just come back.
Sometimes I’m a pest.
Sometimes I steal your snack.
But, I’m sorry,
Old man, just come back here today.
I will be happy to lick and to play!
I will lay right beside you,
Beware. I will lick your nose.
Cocoa, you smell like a rose!
Wonderful doggie,
Play with me and this hose.
Let’s chase the postman!
Let’s pull down his pants.
You can even show me where to find some BIG ants.
It’s me, Bonnie.
I’ll cross the bridge.
Wait 16-20 years.
I’ll see you.
I’ll clean you with my licks and happy tears.
I’ll lay by you, snuggle into your side.
That is all that will be on MY mind.
I’ll lick you,
I’ll whine.
I’ll make your face shine!
Your beautiful hair.
Your big, goofy dog face.
I won’t be afraid to beat you in a race.
I miss your big feet,
Your long tail,
the slow beat.
The beat of music when I have a seat.
That slow beat of music that belongs just to you.
I can’t see you,
Feel you,
Smell you!
But I can hear you.
Cocoa, I love you,
Good-bye for now.
BONNIE
I love you, Cocoa. You will always be in my heart.
| Cocoa |
| 13, Aug 2003 |
| Michele And Wally Vaughan |