Bow

They all treated me so well,
They would always tell me stuff,
That they would not tell anyone else.
I remember one time when this girl,
Named Elizabeth,
Just called me over
And as a good dog I obeyed,
And when I got over to her
She just started talking about random things.
I assume she was talking to me just because
I was the only one around.
They would also treat me with the utmost respect.
And they also treated me like a leader
And a mentor or a shepherd.
I remember a time when I was sent out
To watch over these two puppies that they had just gotten.
And I could tell they trusted me just because
They left me alone with them.
They weren't bad puppies but they were rambunctious.
I remember one time when we were sent out alone again,
And Beauty and Beast, very appropriate names, got into a fight
And at first I just tried to separate them by words
But when that didn't work I just stood up
And went in between them until they got the message.
Then those blasted flies had to start biting my ears.
This is the real reason I say that they were good masters.
Because when I started having this problem,
They recognized it immediately
And took me to the Vet.
He prescribed some type of medicine
But that didn't work.
And each day when they would look at me
It was like they could just see how much pain I was in.
And finally it got to the point where I could not sleep,
Eat or do anything else with out being in pain
All because of those flies.
And then my masters made the ultimate decision.
They decided that it would be better to put me to sleep.
Than to let me live out the rest of my days in pain and agony.
And even though it was probably a hard thing for them to do,
And I am very grateful.
But I do very much miss them,
And long for the day when I will be with them again.
I know that they all grieved for me when I was gone.
But everyday I wish I could tell them
How happy I am right now in this beautiful place.
And I wish that this would not have had to happen.
But if only they could see me now,
They would be overjoyed and
Would know for assuredly that they had made the right decision.
And I know that even now only one of my masters still grieves for me,
But if I could only tell him that it is alright.
You made the right decision,
And that I love you for who you are and not for the things you did.
You were ever so good to me,
And I thank you for that.
So do not grieve,
But go on with your life
I am fine now.
You should have no regrets.
You did everything you could for me
And more.
Don't grieve for the sadder I see you
The sadder it makes me feel.
And you don't want to feel sad do you?
So take my advice now,
I have listened to you all my earthly life,
Now listen to me.
Don't grieve any more!
In a way you could say that I am your master and guardian now :)

Tristin Autrey