I saw it in youir sad brown eyes <br />Your auburn hair in age disguised <br />Did you think of me, when you left home <br />This empty house and I alone <br /> <br />I miss our walks upon the hill <br />To sit and watch the sunset till <br />The breeze grew cold, and we'd walk back <br />Along the rutted carthorse track <br /> <br />Those lazy days down by the Inn <br />I'd laugh and joke, you'd sit and grin <br />Did you know then, there was something wrong? <br />No hint you gave, so silent, strong <br /> <br />Then I came home from work that day <br />The house was quiet, you'd gone away <br />Your kidneys failed, thats what they said <br />As I cradled you upon the bed <br /> <br />I feel my eyes fill up with tears <br />While down the Inn and drinking beers <br />There are others here who would take your place <br />But none would have your looks or grace <br /> <br />The house is empty cold and still <br />Replace you, no I never will <br />For years you've shown your love for me <br />A better dog, I'll never see.<br /><br />Graham Jones<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/in-memory-3/
