February 20, 2003--December 23, 2011

A new day dawns and I awaken
With the memory of your sturdy
Scottie body snuggled tightly against
The back of my legs.
I miss your warmth, as teardrops
Darken my pillowcase.
I find MacKenna,
Your dear friend of five years
Combing the house in search of you--
Her best friend.
She drapes herself over my leg,
Always your favorite spot--
With eyes and ears attentive to your return.
MacBirch carries on with life,
Enjoying the innocence of puppyhood.
On this Christmas Eve Day,
A gift that came my way nearly nine years ago
Is absent.
An irreplaceable gift
Forever to be cherished--
Of joy and loyalty
Of love
Of you
My forever friend, Bro.