About a dog who once lived here not very long ago.
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She roamed this very island, dashing up and down the shore,
Bringing home the special treasures from odd places she’d explore.
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Then one sad day her eyes grew dim and as she passed away,
Her master held her close in love and prayed for her to stay.
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She could not stop her spirit as it slipped the bonds of earth,
But love reached out to pull her back and heaven knew its worth.
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Seabirds caught her spirit, as turquoise fish leaped from the waves,
Now her heart and coat so golden would be a legend for all days.
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“You may stay upon this island, though your shape we will transform,
You must watch o’er them forever, but I shall give you wings to soar.”
And so this story ends, my friend, though some day you may see her.
Remember, then, the legend of a Golden Peli-treiver.
~~ Barrier Island Girl
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Dedicated to Dee and Kurt Krueger, and a dog named Sadie.
1 comment:
BIG, that was great! I've seen the Peli-Triever on the island and I'm happy to know it's standing in honor of a little loved one.
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