I'll remember you

They brought me up when I was young to win them wealth and fame.

But when I lost a race or two they soon forgot my name.

My life was full of loneliness; I'd spent hours in my crate,

I had a few good friends, but loosing sealed their fate.

 

They whaled them out, one by one, because loosing was such a sin,

I watched their sad eyes when they walked by, never to see them again.

One day they walked me to the track, I heard the starting gun,

I ran as fast as I could run, but another dog had won.

 

They pulled me by my collar and dragged me back inside,

They screamed and yelled and cursed at me, even though I really tried.

Suddenly it was over, the cheers had finally died,

They came and got me late at night and took me for a ride.

 

My face began to tremble, my heart began to race,

I knew my turn had finally come, but then I saw your face …

I was so scared, I closed my eyes, I thought this was the end,

I didn't know that you had come because you are my friend.

 

I know you really love me; I'm having so much fun,

You feed me really well each day and take me for a run.

And when I'm old and feeble and must be put to sleep -

Don't be sad and please don't weep,

Because of you my life was sweet.

 

I'm going home to see my friends, those who had a tragic end,

And when they see me coming, and say "Where have you been?"

I'll turn and say, "In Heaven … It's true!"

And I'll remember you ...

 

(Author unknown)