A last walk in the woods

Lord, consecrate this ground,

My Friend is buried here,

Some may say, “Just a dog,”

But to me, she was most dear.

 

The trees bowed in respect,

As Sadie and I walked by,

She, wrapped in a blanket,

Me, stopping to breathe and cry.

 

We’d come this way so often,

Sadie always knew the way,

I can’t believe she’s gone now,

When I prayed for another day.

 

Cover her grave in flowers,

Send gentle breezes through the air,

Enjoy her company, Dear Lord,

And assure her I’ll see her there.

 

(Jim Willis, Tuesday 17th November 2003;

Author’s note:

“For my beloved Sheltie, “Sadie,” April 1991 – November 17, 2003”)

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I would like to thank Jim Willis for his kind permission to publish his writings on my blog.