My Promise to Lola (I lost Lola to cancer this year)

My Promise to Lola

If you promise not to leave, I promise I'll be forever by your side.
We'll take more walks to the beach and contemplate life as the waves crash on the rocks
I'll throw your favourite red ball and you can chase it over and over again, to your heart's content.
You'll have one less leg but all the more of my love.

If you promise not to leave, I promise to be better.
I'll think of things more simply like you do
And be more happy in the moment.
Like you are, whether it's chasing a ball, going for a stroll, or smiling at every passerby, hoping for a gentle pat on the head.

If you promise not to leave, I'll be the person you think I am
When you first see me and wag your tail and smile widely, like only you can.
I'll hug you like it's been a lifetime since I last saw you
I'll even learn to cook for you.

If you promise not to leave, I'll forever cherish all the memories of you
Your first birthday "party" when, after a bath, you put your blond nose in a planter full of wet dirt
And smiled, thinking you were so clever.
And when you chased a poor old man's walker, because there were two tennis balls attached.
And when you let me do whatever to you, like put a wig or pancakes on your head for photo ops!

If you promise not to leave, I'll walk by your side
For as long as you like
Wherever you like
I'll sing to you, I'll skip, I'll let you bite my heels
Just promise not to leave.

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Permalink Reply by Laurie, Fudge, and Vern on November 6, 2011 at 5:04pm

Amanda, What a beautiful promise you wrote for your Lola. I am so sorry you lost her to cancer. You are right...we all need to slow down and remember what is really important in life. I hope you find some comfort thinking about the time you spent with your special girl.

Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on November 6, 2011 at 5:08pm