My dearest dog
My little Astro
I placed you in the waters that last day
17 and could no longer stand alone
the waters were too strong for you
I held you
I prayed they would heal you
this will be the last time your precious paws touch rocks
I do not want to know what they know
as I picked up the green stone
you tried to balance yourself on
and brought it home
where it lays on his grave
