SHOULD YOU GO FIRST

Should you go first and I remain
 To walk the road alone,
 I'll live in memories' garden
 With happy days we've known.

In Spring I'll wait for roses red,
 When faded, the lilacs blue;
 In earl Fall when brown leaves fall,
 I'll catch a glimpse of you.

Should you go first and I remain,
 For battles to be fought,
 Each thing you've touched
 Along the way,
 Will be a hallowed spot.

I'll hear your bark, I'll see your smile,
 Though blindly I may grope,
 The memory of your helping paws
 Will buoy me on with hope.

Should you go first and I remain
 One thing I'll have you do,
 Walk slowly down that long path
 For soon I'll follow you.

I want to know each step you take
 So I may take the same,
 For someday down that lonely road
 You'll hear me call your name.
                          -Author unknown

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LUDWIG, CGC
                 1985(?) - Feb 11, 1996

      The trees were blowing in the gentle breeze
      the sun shone thru the leaves on the trees
      The meadows are green and the grass grows tall
      off in the distance there's a waterfall

      Over the falls down through the creek
      the water flows gently, a rabbit sneaks a peek
      Far up above in the deep blue sky
      the birds soar high as they fly by

      The Rotts at the bridge by the waterfall
      chase each other and just have a ball
      They play all day from morning to night
      there's no more rain just warm sunlight

      Off in the distance the trumpets would blow
      all would look up and see a bright glow
      The harps would play and the angels would sing
      for a Rottweiler is home, he has earned his wings
                          -Author unknown

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