When You Were Here
You came to me the usual way
a surprise gift... that fateful Mother's Day
Just a small, curious, wriggly pup... placed in my arms
In such a short time I was seduced by your charms
The days did pass as you played and grew
I think you taught me as much as I thought I taught you
Love..and trust... did come slowly at first
But, there for each other, we saw our best...and our worst
I was as smitten with you as you were for me
and together we faced each day with such wonder..such glee
All good things, though, must come to an end
as it did for you too...my dear, sweet, little friend
As you started to slow down, and often didn't hear me
I turned a blind eye, not accepting , refusing to see
If I had looked to the future and had seen that tomorrow
would I have changed such fate...to avoid impending sorrow?
I know I would not...what memories we've had
The good times, the bad times...both happy and sad
Yes, I would gladly do it all over again
We'll be together, forever, and not..."if"... just "when"
You're no longer here to brighten my day
But you sent me an Echo to help lead the way
My love for you now on loan to her
She and I now almost as close... as you and I once were
Yes, my love, my heart did go on,
When I look at her I almost forget that you're gone
She's so much like you... each day she reveals more
What secrets she's keeping, you'll both tell me ...I'm sure
Happy Birthday Leibchen
Lei-Lei would have been seventeen years old today. A great big
Happy Birthday to also goes out to Echo, who is four years old today!
Thank you Lei-Lei...and thank you too, Echo.