It was hard for me to see the Type as my eyes
watered up and the tears flowed unashamedly.
This poem is written with love and is a tribute
to my long time companion: TUFFY
ODE TO TUFFY
It's been almost a year now yet I cleave,
as each remembered glimpse of times past
brings on waves of soul wretching
that I cannot relieve.
Sublime innocence reflected from eyes so bright
would melt my heart, turning my mood to delight
and fill my being with feelings of a shared love:
It was your purpose as commanded from above.
You fulfilled your destiny and enhanced my life,
demanding nothing in return except to please.
Your existence served us well by reducing strife
as you put my heart at ease.
Oh, old friend how I miss you so,
every thought brings tears to my eyes.
I rue the day you had to go,
your leaving I so despise.
With tears in my heart and emptiness that prevails,
in anguish, I hold dear those memories of you.
I pray your love is returned on the grandest of scales
for every second that you gave so true.
I love you Tuffy, and I'll never forget,
you'll be in my heart reminding me with each beat
of the love we shared and how we first met.
Thank you old friend for making my life complete.
©Lonnie D. Chevrie Sr.
11-13-2004
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