May 22 2000
Yorkie
With excitement and anticipation of that day not so
long ago we went to the rescue to pick up our long awaited “Yorkie” mix.
You were the smallest little man weighing in at less than 4 pounds.
Severe neglect and abandonment in an ice storm brought you to our
home to become 5 year old John David’s faithful companion.
“His name will be Pokie” said John David site unseen.
Somehow the name fit and you melded into the hearts of our whole family.
You were so tiny you could twist in and out of the “yard dogs'” pen.
Ever the hunter you worked our small farm and it’s varied animal with an
expertise and wisdom more than your estimated year old age.
I have gone over your departure a million times in my mind.
You went out with John David to feed the horse and never came back …
I am sure something caught your attention and you ran off to investigate.
We found you dead in the yard with not a mark on you.
Perhaps a snake bite? Anyway now we have an ever so sad
5 year old child who Pokie made such a difference in his life.
He never lets a night go by that he doesn’t ask GOD to
watch over his Pokie…..
God Speed Little man! Play with the angels.
John
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