Today I Cried

Today I was walking by the river, my four legged friend and me
but looking into his big brown eyes
Instead of enjoying the beautiful scenery
I hung my head and cried.

You see, my four legged friend has Cancer
and won't be around for long, they say
Now all that's left for me to do
is help him enjoy each day.

♥

While the evening sun was setting
on the sky blue waters below
Jet streams were steadily crisscrossing the sky
and the heavens were all a glow.

Together we headed towards the bottom of the hill
where we watched the cars as they slowly passed us by
He listened carefully to the unfamiliar sounds
while walking close by my side.

♥

When starting up the incline
every step he'd take with me
Staying so close beside me
until I could hardly bend my knees.

Then he walked in front
but not too far without glancing back at me
to see if I was still beside him, for there was
no other place he'd rather be.

♥

We made it to the top of the hill
our destination for the day
But now the clouds that were once crimson
were slowly fading away

The waters, they too were less vibrant
their colour now a misty grey
the current was slower, the evening about over
they were preparing for a brand new day.

♥

Over in the far corner, overlooking the bluff
sat a bench so inviting to me
We walked right over and sat on down
my four legged friend and me

With the wind blowing gently in our faces
and the setting sun shining softly in our eyes
he turned to me and licked my hand
whilst making a little sigh.

♥

Even though I tried to enjoy the moment
my wandering mind would stray
into the realms of tomorrow
with the thought of him passing away

Suddenly, I realised how foolish I'd been
to have let grief stand in my way
To spoil our fun and put a damper on
what should have been a beautiful day

♥

For by fretting about tommorrow
and by worrying about yesterday
I was missing out on what was happening right now
by not focusing on today

I have to give thanks to my four legged friend
for helping me to finally see
the importance of each precious moment
and what they should mean to me.