Farewell to a companion

It was a sad day for our family yesterday - our beloved 16-year-old dog, Biko, passed away. He was a beautiful dog, very much loved by us all and he will be sorely missed.

'We have a secret' (Anon)

We have a secret, you and I
that no-one else shall know,
for who but I can see you lie
each night in fire glow?

And who but I can reach my hand
before we go to bed
and feel the living warmth of you
and touch your silken head?

And only I walk woodland paths
and see ahead of me,
your small form racing with the wind
so young again, and free.

And only I can see you swim
In every brook I pass
and when I call, no-one but I
can see the bending grass.