I'm walking these days a bit slower now--
There's gray on my nose and gray on my brow.
I still love to play and I'll do just fine,
Although you'll have to wake me at siesta time!
I've had a home for many years,
But this strange kennel is lonely and my heart sheds tears.
Did I make you angry with an accident or two?
Were my pills and special diet a burden for you?
Did I ever believe that this day would come-
When you could give up your life companion?
Unconditional love is all that I gave....
Unconditional love I will take to my grave.
Somehow I think my chances are few,
That a loving master will come to replace you.
Maybe if I were a puppy I'd be able to stay,
And my senior health problems wouldn't get in the way.
I don't want to die - I know I have time,
There are just a few quirks in this old age of mine.
I never lost faith or gave up on you,
No matter what you would say or what you would do.
I want so much to leave this place -
To live a happy ending through the Animal Lord ís grace.
I haven't an inch of heart that can't be used,
Yet I sit here alone, dazed and confused...
I guess if I had options, my choices would be,
Please give me a home, or let the Lord adopt me.

Holmes made his trip finally to Rainbow Bridge just a little more than 2 years after we adopted him, 11/00.  Our heart and home are empty without our special Old Gold.  We are actively searching for our next senior addition.