" Piggy "
May 20 1989 ----- Nov. 28 1997
Rottweiler
CHAMPION
Today
While bathing you for your retirement show
I noticed the clouded eyes,
Where once there was sparkle and glow.
Today
I sat back and watched
As you trotted around the yard
Slowly now though pacing yourself-
Not running or jumping too hard.
Today
I realized your naps
Are longer and closer together.
Last year it seems you played nonstop-
Fetching and swimming forever.
Today
You finished your show career
With narry a point to your name,
But all the time we spent together
Means it was never in vain.
Today
You pranced out of the ring
Your head held high your spirits up-
I'm only glad you couldn't know
You didn't even make first cut.
Today
I decided the dog show game
Isn't all it's cut out to be-
I got into it for fun but without a "name",
I'm simply a "nobody".
Today,
I look at you-
With tears welling up in my eyes-
Knowing you're in the twilight of life-
Knowing everything dies.
Tomorrow
You'll sleep late again
Curled up on the couch
Oblivious to the outside world
Until I wake you with a gentle touch.
You never won a point
You never took Best of Breed
You simply put your life on the line
Whenever there was a need.
No second thoughts no backward glances-
You protected me and took all the chances
To show your devotion- tried and true-
You are my champion- only you.
In memory of Azarias Rose I Do Impressem CGC "Piggy"
May 20 1989- November 28 1997
I miss you Piggy.
Carey
| Piggy |
| Hudson |