A Heart to Keep

I knew the cost the day you came, that love this deep would end in pain.

But I would pay it all again, for you were never just a friend.

You came to us with ancient eyes, too human for a dog's disguise, and in them I saw someone known, a soul who'd found his way back home.

My soul son with four legs, wise beyond your years, you held my laughter and my tears.

You never asked me to be more, you simply loved, that's what you're for.

They say our loves are only lent, but love like ours is never spent.

It does not end, it does not leave, it only changes how we grieve.

You're running home now to the light, the place where every soul burns bright,

the light we're part of, you and I, and light like that can never die.

We've walked before through other years, through other lives, through other tears, and we will meet again, I know.

You'll find me there. I'll let you go.

So go now, sweet boy, go in peace. Let every ache and struggle cease. My heart's not torn.

It's yours to keep, until we meet beyond this sleep.

♥️ Your Mom