They will not go quietly,
the Dogs who've shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
their spirit still survives.
Old habits still make us think
we hear a bark at the door.
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet still go around the place
the food dish used to be,
and, sometimes, coming home at night,
we miss them terribly.
Although time may bring new friends
and a new food dish to fill,
There is that one place in our hearts
that belongs to them...and always will.