A Tribute

Fantastic Mr. Milo

Earth, 2004-2021

Suddenly we had to let you go

Suddenly what was routine has become strange

The begging for food from our plates

Immediately after your dinner

The sound of your hard nails tap tap tapping 

Against the tiles as you strolled about, room to room

Suddenly you were no longer the rambunctious puppy we once knew

Plopping down for a nap wherever you wished

Ignoring our summons because you could

You no longer cared about running wild and willful

Up and down the streets of the neighbourhood

Daring us to catch you if we could

But eventually returning home on your own terms

You began to wish only for light walks

And eventually didn’t want to climb the stairs no more

Food was your comfort

And some lengthy afternoon naps

Nights, though, were often restless

Did you know those were to be 

Your final days with us?

It was all so suddenly 

They only remain as memories

But you couldn’t simply cease like this

You must be somewhere else

Living some other life

A better life, I bet

You must be young again

No sickness in your body 

No pain in your limbs

You must be enjoying some hearty runs

Across green fields 

With cool and refreshing springs