Oscar

A poem for one of the best dogs ever and an important part of my family that we lost a few months ago.

Oscar

Black as midnight
Brown as caramel
Sweet like it, too

He ran into our lives
out of a leafy bush
at the bottom of the driveway

Humility, playfulness
with a deep bark
he protected our family


Black as midnight
Brown as caramel
Sweet like it, too

Always cheerful to greet
his excitement showed
that you were home

The softest, floppy ears
Full, short legs loved to run
up hills and together


Black as midnight
Brown as caramel
Sweet like it, too

He was a part of us
carrying comfort and peace
We'll always remember


Black as midnight
Brown as caramel
Sweet like it, too