Lilly and Rosie

                                            Lilly left us a year ago

Today was Rosie's turn.

Lilly was our trail-blazer

Always running and exploring in front of us

Coming back to urge us forward.

A bit bossy and imperious of manner.

Rosie was our herder always making sure

That everyone was accounted for

If she spotted a laggard

She would stop walking until the slacker

Had rejoined the party.

Rosie had not a bad bone in her

When Pongo, our ferret, tried to steal

From her bowl, she simply took the bowl away.

She was our little capitalist

Burying her bone and eating Lilly's.

Lilly was the most delicate one,

Asking for permission before jumping

On one's lap

While Rosie would jump directly

On the shyest of our guests

Starting licking their hands or face with enthusiasm.

Together they were fearless

Facing German Shepherds thrice their size.

Lilly would run wild and explore all the rabbits’ warrens

While Rosie would try to gather Punch and Judy,

Two sheep on the property that she terrified.

It was hilarious to see them trying

To hop after wallabies.

Working in shift in order to make sure 
That I always had one of them around
While studying
Or looking after Mim's early sleep.

For fifteen years you have shared our life

Our daily walks, pains and happiness 

We are grateful to you for bringing us

So much joy, love and companionship.

You are deeply missed

Bless you.

L.Bailliet ©

9/05/2012