MITZI

MITZI
by Chris Perry

Dear little friend,
you were always there,
Running to greet me at the end of the longest days,
Sharing life’s triumphs and despairs .
… And all the in-betweens.
Happy or sad,
you accepted me just the same.
With you I didn’t have to pretend to be,
or feel
Anything but just me .
.. Constancy,
serenity,
comfort,
laughter,
joy,
You brought them all – but until now,
no tears .
.. And asked so little in return.
Little friend,
where are you now,
why did you have to go?

What will fill this void which now instead of you is here?

Dearest little friend,
thank you
For sharing your life and love with me.