Elegant Beauty

You have a coat of silk,
A white patch on your brow;
In the shape of a heart,
Broad shouldered, strong.

Young and full of spirit,
You always remain faithful.
Expected to adapt to change,
Never knowing what will come.

You've made life long friends,
And lost all those dear to you.
Trials, suffering, heartache,
You've experienced them all.

Though you're still young,
You still have much knowledge.
You've made it through, and,
You've survived, coming home.

Once separated from a dear friend,
Now, reunited once again with him.
You're home, you're free, and now,
There is no more pain for you.

The life that has caused your coat,
To dull, your eyes become lifeless,
Your frame to become all bones;
Now dwindles into not but a memory.

Resting in a pasture of greenery,
Your life is restored to it's original beauty.
Silky black coat, bright white patch,
Eyes full of life...once again you are elegant.

(written August 12th, 2009)