Heaven's Doggy-Door

My best friend closed his eyes last night, As his head was in my hand.
The Doctors said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.
The thoughts that scurried through my head, As I cradled him in my arms.
Were of his younger, puppy years,
And OH...his many charms.
Today, there was no gentle nudge With an intense "I love you gaze",
Only a heart thats filled with tears
Remembering our joy filled days.
But an Angel just appeared to me, And he said, "You should cry no more,
God also loves our canine friends,
He's installed a 'doggy-door"!

Don't grieve too long for now I'm free
I'm following the path God set for me
I ran to him when I heard his call.
I wagged my tail and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To bark, to love to romp or play
Games left unplayed must stay that way
I found such peace it made my day.

My parting has left you with a void
So fill it with your remembered joy
A friendship shared, your laugh, a kiss
Oh yes these things I too shall miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you sunshine of tomorrow
My life's been full, you've given so much
Your time, your love, your gentle touch

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now, he set me free