Dedications

DREAMS

You came back to me in a dream
So unexpected
Something I had hoped for
We played, we ran
You stayed by my side
I could actually feel you
Touch you, smell you
Never  wanting  this dream to end
One last hug
 Not wanting to wake
You walkedaway ,tail wagging
You stopped, looked back
As if to say so long, not goodbye
To let me know you will always be with me
Here but unseen, my guardian
I see comfort in your eyes
You turn to walk away
You start to fade
My eyes open, felt so real
Reality back, but not yet
It will take time
Thank you MAXIMUS, so long for now
But not goodbye
For I hope to see you again in my dreams

An Unbreakable Bond

 A decision was made
 New house, new life, new area
 Opportunity came, too cute to pass up
 Immediate attachment
 Plans were in motion
 An unbreakable bond began
 Training was set, schedule was made
 Caught on quick
 Smart, confident, alert
 Training days passed
 Endless days spent together
 An unbreakable bond
 New addition, change of pace
 You knew your place
 Play toy, pull toy, mountain to climb
 His protector
 An unbreakable bond
 A different path to follow
 School for me and my buddy
 Smart became smarter
 Unthinkable made possible
 Dog and handler, best friends
 An unbreakable bond
 Respect, unconditional love, trust
 My friend, my protector
 My guardian of the night
 Love to play
 Love to run
 Love to work
 Loved each other’s company
 An unbreakable bond
 New place, a new addition, my maxi-waxy
 Time goes on…
 Bonds become stronger
 A slip, a yelp, a limp
 A sudden fear
 My boy, my protector, my friend
 An unbreakable bond
 A friendship not understood by most
 A companion always at my side, always there
 Commitment, trust, respect, love
 More than just a dog
 An unbreakable bond
 Days turn to weeks
 Weeks turn to months
 Months turn to years
 Sprints turn to a run
 Run to a trot
 Trot to a walk
 An unbreakable bond
 I look in your eyes, lifetime of trust
 You will let me know when you’reready?
 Love, expectations, trial, error, faith
 A look of hurt and pain, not you, me
 A life too short
 Long walks at the park are cut short
 Getting up slow, taking your time
 Don’t worry pal, I’ll wait for you
 An unbreakable bond
 It happened so fast
 A lifetime in a blink of an eye
 The pain the shock the fear
 Just yesterday you were a puppy
 With me always by my side
 An unbreakable bond
 No begging, no pleading
 I know what had to be done
 You don’t deserve to hurt
 You have done so much
 Taught me so much more
 I know the time has come
 I've always asked you to let me know
 I can’t do it on my own
 I need you to help me
 You place your paw on my hand
 A look of sadness, the time has come
 An unbreakable bond
 I hold you in my arms
 Remembering the time we shared
 Looking in your eye’s till they see no more
 Holding you tight, tears splash down like rain
 Not wanting to let go
 The pain is gone, for you
 But has only begun for me
 Run long, run hard, run free
 I will see you again MAXIMUS
 But not yet……
 Not yet…….
 An unbreakable bond

 MAXIMUS 08.2001-10.2010