It was a year ago on this day that I lost a friend of mine
She was oh so very young and died before her time
She never complained about the pain she must have truly had
She never even looked at me as if she felt so bad
It was just her time to go as she lay sweetly at my side
It hit me hard that day when my beautiful Kiah died
She was part Australian cattle dog a smart and agile breed
The other part German Shepherd a best friend indeed
It was unconditional love she gave for just about 10 years
From a puppy then young adult, my laughter became tears
A loyal friend till the end, I could of had none better
She even didn’t mind when I put on her OU sweater
She was lighting quick, could catch anything in mid air
I have such fond memories of seeing her crooked stare
She dipped her head so slightly as if her curiosity was peeked
As she played with my grandkids with gentleness so meek
There was no other dog I could possibly have loved more
She gently closed her eyes that day as we laid upon the floor
I still feel the loss today as much as when she passed away
So I felt compelled to write this, only if to say
Kiah you were a blessed friend and my love for you won’t stop
A golden beauty with a crooked tail, with ears at perk or flop
Kiah, when you get a chance, share with others just a smidge
How much you loved your owner as your crossing rainbow bridge