Otis

POEM

Rebecca Norr-Hartman

6/21/20161 min read

Time ticking towards death

Tears running can't rest

What haven't we done yet in these 16 years?

How can I fit them in 3 hours

Two houses, five pets, loss, love, fun

You've seen all

Hush now my baby, my buddy, my friend

It's what's best for you and for us

Last night you confirmed we aligned with your paws

Looked at me, gave me peace

I needed that from you

Peacefully sleeping

Cradled by Love

Bacon cooking, how can we please you before you go

Thank you for showing me unconditional love

Protection. Affection.

That's all you're made of

Heart, body and mind broken

There's nothing more to be spoken

Silent waiting, petting, loving, crying,

ticking...

Time

Ticking

Farewell sweet love

Go play with four others

who went sooner

Otis