Stinky Dave by Bauregard Town / Mr. Dude

I saw you walk out from under the house as I pulled out of the drive.
I know you wondered when I was returning with your dinner.
Oh, Dave — You came back to us after a long absence seeking stability and love. I hope we gave you that.
I hope you know how much you meant to us.
I wish I would have let you sit in my lap more often. I wish I would have spent more time.
We all loved you.
The neighborhood seemed empty this morning.
Your food bowl untouched.
I miss you so much already and I know I’ll miss your visits for some time to come.
I saw you walk out from under the house as I pulled out of the drive.
By the time I returned, you were gone.
Those stray dogs took your life, but your memory will live on in my heart, in dad’s heart, in Janey’s heart.
You were loved, Stinky Dave.
And you will be missed!

 

With love and sorrow,