It has been one year since I touched your soft fur,

Felt your warm breath on my feet,

Watched you drool as I held a "cookie".

My heart still aches when I say your name...

                             Ringo

One year since you threw yourself on the floor

rolling on your back

growling your happy sounds.

My eyes still well with tears when I say your name...

                                Ringo

One year since I threw your ball into any body of water

and watched you dive in with such joy,

over and over again.

My thoughts still drift when I say your name...

                                 Ringo

One year since you held your head up

looked me in the eyes and told me

it was time to let you go.

My life was forever changed the day I met...

                                  Ringo

 

copyright: Diane DeVoto Oct. 2001