She was an angel
Broken and battered
Floundering for meaning

With paws that danced
A heart full of joy
And eyes of wonder
She comforted
Protected
And loved me

But her body felt old
And illness took hold
Pain settled in
She started to fade

Summer flashed by
Fall fell from the sky
God looked down
And stretched out his hand

She yipped and jumped up
Tail wagging with glee
And she was gone
Just a candle snuffed out

My sweet little angel
Torn away from me
Set free
With no more pain
Finally happy

Wait for me baby
I'll see you again
But until then you know
How I loved you so