~Simba~

July 5, 2019

On the day that we met
I fell in love just like that
Those beautiful wolf eyes
And hair that was jet black.

So full of energy
A pep in every step
Never a dull moment with you
Into my heart you fully crept.

Although you were not mine
I felt you were only my boy
Loved all the kisses
You filled me with such pride and joy.

Then the day I turned eighteen
I was sad to leave you there
But I was leaving this town
I’ve had enough of despair.

After I got all loaded up
Ready to head on my way
She brought you see see me
And that made for a better day.

With tears in my eyes
I didn’t want to let you go
I hugged you tight
My love for you I did show.

Then an amazing moment happened
The best present of all time
She told me you were mine to keep
Just keep her updated from time to time.

The tears in my eyes
She knew were happy streaks
That was my favorite birthday
And you were only 8 weeks.

You came into my life
At I time I needed you the most
You were my best friend
You were my leaning post.

In those first few weeks
After I left that place
You stayed by my side
You gave me my happy face.

You always knew when i needed you
Whether they were good times or bad
When I was happy you were ecstatic
And you snuggled me in the times I was sad.

I can’t even begin to explicate
How truly smart you became
The smartest I’ve ever known
You knew every game.

All you ever wanted
Was to make me happy
And oh boy did you ever
I became so sappy.

Simba, I am so sorry
For those times I had to go away
I left you with alone with others
I still regret it to this day.

Those times when I had to leave
Were the hardest points in my life
I had to give you up for a while
So I could get through some strife.

I never wanted to make you
Feel like you were left out
But I had no other options
I knew that without a doubt.

I always came back for you
And you always knew I would
Finally I got to keep you
And we had fun like we should.

You went everywhere with me
To the lake and horse riding too
You loved the water
We’d go swimming, just us two.

When you got a bit older
I could tell you were slowing down
But you would never stop
You didn’t want to see me frown.

Simba my boy
You were the best companion
My one true friend
You had so much compassion.

Almost 9 years old
There was an accident I did not see
I found you dead
And my world came crashing down on me.

The breathe left my lungs
And tears clouded my sight
For you left this world too early
And took away my light.

We always have heard
The dogs are a mans best friend
And you were mine
Up to the very end.

I miss you so much
I don’t have enough words to say
I hope doggy heaven is good
And you get to run around and play.

You will always be my number one
Simba you know that’s true
But for now I must say goodbye
Even though it is so hard to.

I love you my sweet baby boy
We will meet again one day
I have faith you will come back to me
When heaven decides to pull me away.

R.I.P. to the most wonderful dog I have ever known. Simba was my night in shining armor, my rock when I needed to stand still. He was my savior in the times I was broken and made me happy when I was sad. I never asked him for much, but he always wanted to give. I trusted him with everything and he never failed me. When I would teach him some things he picked up on it right away. And he surprised me by teaching me some tricks he learned on his own. That dog was the best thing that ever happened to me the day I turned 18 and was finally able to leave foster care. I took his death hard because it never should have happened but I guess accidents happen with anyone. I was not ready for him to leave me, I still am not ready for him to be gone. I cry some days still at the thought of not waking up to his smiling face and his pure wolf like eyes. I miss him so much that it hurts so bad and a piece of my heart shatters every time I think of him. He was loved by everyone and still loved whole heartedly by me. One day, one day I will see him again. And that will be one hell of a homecoming!!!

December 5th 2010 - October 9th 2018