THE OLD DOG
The old dog looked up-deathBut a shadow away.For a brief moment he saw picturesFlash by of scenes of yesterdayWhen in his youth he used to run, gamble, play.Scenes of the many walks he had shared with hisMistress- good companions all the way.
Now his time was near, he knew she was there
Now was the greatest test of all- and the
Old dog knew she would not fail him
On what would be his last hour of his last day.
The old dog looked up
Stretched out in her arms
For the last time
And gently sailed away
Meryl Tookaram