Rozie is an old lady now, about 14,
a big dog with arthritis in her hips;
a good girl, always by my side.
Today Rozie had real trouble getting up,
and needed coaxing to struggle to her feet.
and I am asking myself,
“How long will it be?”
And my heart is already breaking.
No, we have not been bonding
since puppy love.
Rozie arrived five years ago,
and she knew when to wag
and when to snuggle and
how to twist our hearts
to loving.
Now, I keep asking myself,
“How long will it be?”
My heart is already breaking.
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