Bosch

The Eulogy of my Soulmate

My heart was so lonely, I knew it needed a friend.
The People For Pets Animal Shelter is where it all began.

I saw a bunch of dogs who needed a home.
But one look into your eyes, and I no longer felt alone.

They brought you out to me and you plopped right down.
It was that moment when I knew you were the best dog around.

They called you “Tubbs” but that name just didn’t seem to fit.
I said, “No….. his name is Bosch” and right away, you went into a sit.

We said goodbye to your friends, and you got into my car.
I could tell you had been through a lot, and your heart had traveled far.

You settled into your nice big bed, you fit into my life just right.
You’d lounge around the house with me and snuggle me at night.

You went everywhere with me, always loyal by my side.
And even though it made you pant, you loved a good car ride.

Every meal I made in the kitchen consisted of you waiting at my feet.
I knew after a long day at work, you’d be at home ready to greet.

The things you hated were very few,
But you mostly had good reason to.

I mean who would ever enjoy wind and thunder?
And fireworks are enough to make many shudder.

But you still loved with a heart wide open.
And now that you’re gone, it feels like mine is broken.

We knew it was your time to go,
You were growing weary, I hated watching your pain grow.

Finally, my head and heart had to chose,
It was our time to say goodbye to you.

Setting you free to live a pain free life,
Meant good for you, but for me, grief and strife.

I felt you take your final breath,
And now your ashes are all I have left.

But, that’s not how you would let our story end.
Because you are my soulmate and friend.

The night you died, I went to our spot.
The place where we would go and stand a lot.

The clouds parted and I saw our moon,
And it felt like our hearts were still in tune.

Because right then, I heard a sound.
A jingle, which caused me to look around.

No one else was within sight,
That was you, sweet boy, giving me a kiss goodnight.

You let me know you made it home,
And though you were gone, I would never be alone.

Because, you see, when two souls meet,
If one arrives early, the other saves them a seat.

Forever, you are etched in my heart,
Though for now, we will have to be physically apart.

Someday we will meet when it’s my time to go,
But you’ll run to me, somewhere over the rainbow.