MESSAGE TO A FRIEND
I miss you so much; my four-legged friend
I ask myself each day; if the pain will ever end
Your loss is so hard; for one person to bear
because we were a team; an inseparable pair
You were by my side; when I got up each day
waiting so patiently; to go out and play
You were there each night; when I got home
waiting to go to the park; where you could roam
You always knew; if I was having a bad day
so you’d snuggle up close; and try to get me to play
If that didn’t work; you’d put your head in my lap
then make yourself comfortable; and take a nap
One way or another you; would brighten my day
like only you could; you had a special way
You gave me a lifetime; of memories to hold
through all the years ahead; till I’m gray and old
I promise I’ll see you; again one day
when we’ll be together again; to go run and play
Your loss is a cross; I will just have to bear
because you and I know; we’re an inseparable pair
John Quealy
A TIME TO REMEMBER
They come into our lives for such a short time
a time we wouldn’t trade not even for a dime
Then before you know it the years have flown by
and then all of the sudden we’re saying good-bye
It wasn’t that long ago we said our good-byes
we held on to you tight as you closed your eyes
Your spirit has flown home on the wings of a dove into God’s loving arm’s; in heaven above
Over the days we’ve shed many tears
but the memories we have will live on for years
We feel your presence and we know that your near
you’re keeping us safe and calming our fear
We think about memories from years past
when you were young and strong and ran so fast
we remember all the great times that we all had
how you always made us happy never made us mad
They were the best and happiest years we had
we’ll always look back on them and never be sad
We look forward to the time we’ll be together again 
and we thank the Lord for such a great friend
Now you run and play up in Heaven above
cradled in God’s arms covered with his love
Playing by the Bridge waiting for the day
we come down thru the meadow to the bridge to stay
The love that you showed us we’ll never forget
because to us you’re one very special pet
You’re like a star in the dark of night
always watching over us with the Lord’s light
So now we take time to remember our best friend
who will always be with us even to the end
We’ll always remember you the way you were
one big lovable huggable pile of fur
John Quealy