Oh, Those Little Footprints..., Today it has been four years since my Leibchen left Options

[Lei-Lei'smom]

I put away your favorite toys
...the ones you never shared
When any dog did dare try
you met them with teeth bared
I see them every now and then
in a drawer, tucked safe away
I touch them softly and recall
you always shared with me to play

I also put away your bed, your collar,
leash, and dish.
To see you use them just once more
yes... it's my secret wish
I even wiped away all those little stains
you always left behind
But to see one now would make me smile
...oh, to find just one tiny sign

All those dirty little footprints
you tracked across the floor
Have long ago been mopped away
when at the time seemed such a daily chore
Just as the ones out on the porch
I watched them slowly fade
'till one day they were there no more
Now only faded memories of when by you were made

All your hair is long gone now too, you see
vacuumed, swept, or wiped away
Perhaps there's still one in the car
your favorite place to be
Where never was I lonely,'cause you always rode with me
Anyone else would surely say your seat is now so bare
But, sometimes when no one's looking, I say "hello"
...just like you were still there

But, oh, those dear little tracks
you tread across my heart
Will stay always and forever true
...as they have right from the start
For nothing can erase these pawprints
you made for me with love
You never need doubt, I'll never forget, should you look down from above
With each beat echos our love...this one everlasting sign from you
will never wipe away or fade
My every gentle reminder... that my best friend ever made


It's been four years today since I last held you, my "little daughter".
We both know that the day will come when I hold you again. Marmy always comes back for you. I love you, Leibchen.

[wchamilton]

That was absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing that with us... brought tears to my eyes.

[Cheryl83]

Beautiful