Member of the Family

What would I do without you,

My precious, furry friend?…

Part mischief, but all blessing,

And faithful to the end!

You look at me with eyes of love:

You never hold a grudge…

You think I’m far too wonderful

To criticize or judge.

It seems your greatest joy in life

Is being close to me…

I think God knew how comforting

Your warm, soft fur would be.

I know you think you’re human,

But I’m glad it isn’t true…

The world would be a nicer place

If folks were more like you!

A few short years are all we have;

One day we’ll have to part…

But you, my pet, will always have

A place within my heart.