The bright light has gone out of my life. You are gone and my world will never be the same again. You, my most beautiful boy, were simply magical possessing all of the qualities I would love to have in myself. You were the sun and the stars, the morning dew, the mist at dawn, the flaming sunset, a field of daffodils, a cozy fire on a chilly day, a smile, a snowflake, a whirling, dancing bundle of joy.

I close my eyes and see you streaking across the land like a golden arrow. I see you twirling in mid-air like some great martial artist as you played. “Run, run!” you always seemed to be saying to the other dogs and to me. “Run for fun! Run for joy!”

I see those paws against the windows as you looked out at me with the expression that said, “Mom, take me with you!” I see the little tail that quivered so violently to welcome me home. I see the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen in a living soul.

You gave me the best laughs, the most enduring and complete love. You showered me with your happiness and allowed me to make it my own. Now you have left me and you have broken my heart.