A childish dream is love to stay we pray,
Tis loss of joy where darkness grows with spoil.
Bright days fade when hope fails with me today,
A wagging tail greets me no more with toil.

The joy you brought, too much to endure.
The balance of heaven with me commands
Sadness, no gaze of love from you so pure.
Tis by my feet you sleep no more offhand.

The past is how your love remains my friend,
Sweet love you gave with no condition from me.
What will it take to help my heart to mend?
Odd, that old enemy, time, will set me free.

The scent of grass and hopping frogs remind.
Sadness stays, but your gift remains behind.