Awhile back I posted a poem written by my sister about the passing of her pet dog, Farleigh. Today I’d like to share her poem to Jesse, another pet she said goodbye to.

In Remembrance of Jessie

November 16, 1989 – April 24, 2001

When you flashed me a look from your smiling Jessie eyes

I knew you were telling me your last goodbyes

You were telling me not to grieve

Now that the time had come for you to leave

When you flashed me a look from your sweet smiling eyes

The time we spent together went by fast

I can see you again as I look back over the past

The games of ball we used to play

You kept me playing night and day

You never seemed to tire

We walked the lake on days both hot and cold

We both walked slower as we grew old

We ate ice cream cones all year long

You listened while I played a song

On an accordion no longer new

You served humanity in a very special way

You birthed twenty-one puppies and gave them all away

To CVC to do their best

I hope that most passed the test

And became the best dog guides that they could be

Now that God has called you home

I walk the lake alone

I still think of you

And the things we used to do

And I’ll always remember your smiling Jessie eyes

 ©Mary Frances Martin