A Rottweiler called for a meeting,
All the dogs in Heaven were there.
He wanted to announce a newcomer,
And to tell everyone to prepare.
\"Gather \'round,\" he said to the crowd.\"
\"I have something important to say.\"
\"A long time ago, when I first arrived,\"
\"I was told I should wait for this day.\"
Legend has it there\'d be a great dog,
That he\'d come from earth down below.
He\'d stay with us to eternity,
And the leadership crown we\'d bestow.
All the dogs sat and listened in silence,
Hearts raced with exciting suspense.
Then the Rottweiler relayed the story,
While speaking with true reverence.
I had a dream about twelve years ago,
That this dog was now on his way.
He\'d be our leader this side of the bridge,
And cross us all on a Spring clear day.
Each Spring I\'d sit by the Bridge,
Not knowing the day he\'d appear all regal.
Get out his crown and a cloud for his nap,
For you will soon meet the dog they call Diesel
As the dogs sat \'round listening in awe,
A sound from below reached their ears.
Each knew the sound they had all heard before,
It was that of a family in tears.
As they waited in sombering silence,
The Rottweiler whispered \"He\'s here\"
The puppies all ran to the edge of the Bridge,
To see the one they had learned to revere.
Then a spot in the distance got larger,
The Great dog was gaiting with ease.
Diesel crossed the bridge with his head held high,
And all the dogs just fell to their knees.
Diesel now waits at the bridge,
Where the dogs have set up his throne.
When all his friends go to Heaven someday,
He\'ll be there to welcome them home.
RIP Diesel xxx