Poem
It came to me
that every time
I lose a dog
they take a piece
of my heart with them,
and every new dog
who comes into my life
gifts me with a piece
of their heart.
If I live long enough
all the components
of my heart
will be dog, and
I will become
as generous and
loving as they are.
---Author is anonymous
This poem is sometimes put on a plaque and sold through various catalogs. This plaque is currently (May 2013) available in the catalog called "In the Company of Dogs."