THE DOGS WHO HAVE SHARED OUR LIVES.....
 
In subtle ways they let us know
their spirit still survives.
Old habits still make us think
we hear a barking at the door.
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor. 
Our feet still go around the place 
the food dish used to be. 
And, sometime, coming home at night
we miss them terribly.
And although time may bring new friends
and a new food dish to fill
That one place in our hearts
belongs to them
and always will. ....
 
- Linda Barnes -