Poem For a Dog's Passing

Portia, who always gave more than she knew how to take,

Has passed into the loving care of the single Shepherd

Who has welcomed her to her perfect world

Where the lush, green hills roll endlessly in warm sunlight

And the rabbits run so fast she almost can’t catch them

And the day doesn’t end until she falls into sweet and restful sleep

With her heart full of joy

To dream of those she left behind

Until the rabbits wake her up to run again