She didn’t correct me when I did something wrong
She didn’t cringe when I sang an out-of-tune song
She wasn’t disappointed when I got a bad grade
She didn’t laugh at me when I was alone and afraid
She was there for me whenever I was in a bad mood
She was the only best friend with whom I never did feud
She was always there waiting with a smile on her face
She was always willing to provide a loving embrace
My loyal, loving dog; my everlasting best friend
Even through all of these years, even after the end
I still love you, want you, and need you all the same
But no matter how you left, I’m glad that you came