December 2, 1994 - June 19, 2005
As you life force ebbed and you were at the end
Life without you I did not want to comprehend
But in my time of sorrow I knew it was true
You had to go, Your master was calling for you
When you were but two weeks of age we journeyed to Texas to see
What your mother Mollie had presented to Herb and me
All the way on our long drive home, after seeing the litter
We were left with no doubt you would be a home run hitter
Your litter mates were grand there was no doubt
But our hearts already knew, we picked you out
For a time we decided we didn’t need another boy
But, fate stepped in demanding your presence to spread special joy
Herb suffered a near fatal stroke
And I sat and prayed by his side until he awoke
In those wee hours of the morning I thought of you
And God told me just what I needed to do
Depressed an angry about the hand he was dealt
I knew something special in Herb’s heart had to be felt
He would need “true grit” to weather the storm
And I suddenly realized why you had really been born
Off to Texas I drove and gathered you into my arms
A man wrapped in his own fears, would succumb to your charms
As I placed you in Herb’s arms, he was now wheelchair bound
He broke into a grin, just held you, kissed you, his falling tears the only sound
A special bond was formed that day long ago
Herb wanted to get better, he had his Dollar Dog to show
Each time you entered the ring Herb’s heart burst with joy
He never grew tired of watching his handsome fawn boy
When the roar of the show ring was left behind
You brought to you master a “special” love, the very best kind
A companion for all seasons, by Herb’s side you stayed both day and night
Each of you loving the other will all your might
Years later the ravages of disease were taking your master away
But your special bond brought him home to me if only for a few more days
Now the time has come that you go to his side
I shall miss you forever, long after the tears have dried
My only regret is that I could not see
How joyful your reunion in heaven will be
Somehow though I can see you both deep in my heart
And know you are both enjoying a brand new start
Both of you whole, healthy and free from pain
And waiting patiently at heavens gates until I can join you again
For now the memories will carry me along
Our days together like the beautiful notes of a song
Each time I see a squirrel scurrying up a tree
A smile will cross my face and it’s you I’ll see
You bounced through the air to no avail
Always hoping you could just reach that squirrel’s tail
One passion in life you never quiet achieved
Forgive me, Dollar if the squirrel and I are relieved
There is no way to repay the joy to me you did bring
More than enough to earn those angel wings
To let you go was not a easy thing to do
But I know our special guy was waiting for you
Well done, Dollar Dog your journey is through
Rest easy my love, your “grit” forever remains “true.”
Ann Gilbert
