When I am gone release me and let me go.
I have too many things to see and do.
You must not tie yourself to me with tears.
Be thankful for our wonderful years.
I gave to you my love, you can only guess . . .
how much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you have shown,
but now it's time I travelled on alone.
So grieve a while for me if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a time that we must part,
so bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me call, and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear.
All my love around you soft and clear.
And then when you must pass this way alone,
I'll greet you with a wag and say "Welcome Home!"
I know my ears aren't quite right,
They have a bit of a prick.
My legs aren't all the way straight,
But today I learned a new trick!!
Someone messed up and my tail is too short,
More like a Schnauzer or Dobe.
Move your head to the left there Mom,
I missed kissing that ear lobe.
I know I'm bull legged and my chest is too deep,
In a show, they'd give me the gate.
So when you're off showing the others,
I'll sit here and patiently wait.
But I can still hunt and I can still race,
I'll even give obedience a chance.
I can still do lots of things,
Without that perfect stance.
But the best thing of all you'll find out about me,
Even though I'm not the first you'd select.
I'm still witty and bold and have much love to share,
My heart is conformationally correct.