*Binky
(April 1982 - May 7, 2000)

by Joanne Bessom

This is for you my precious little friend
In love and a true caring with all that has been!

One Saturday morning I noticed some changes
You were not yourself and you were in some danger
You showed me that it was time for you to go
And I knew I was going to have a hard time in letting go.

As I held you in my arms so close to my heart,
With tears running down my face wondering why you had to depart

You came to me one day through a neighbor friend
Wanting so much to come in
As you threw yourself on me giving me hugs so sweet
I knew in my heart that you were meant for me….

In our years together you never left my side
Through the many miles and departures you weren't just here for the ride
Showing me warmth and a real love with laughter too
I must say you came with a heart so true

Through all my changes in smiles and the tears
You help me get over some old fears
When I laid myself down to sleep at night
You were right beside me purring and holding me ever so tight

And now I say goodbye to you my precious little friend
Let it be known that our lives together will never end
For you will always be with me in spirit and in my soul
As my guardian angel watching over my life as I get old!

            "Joanne - 12/18/2000"

*For anyone who has ever lost an animal so dear to their hearts they will understand this writing..