09 | September | 2010 | In These Times and In This Place-

Remembering the day I brought you home,
Before I met you,
I had named you,
The lady said you were the last of the litter,
Because you tended to “kiss” everyone,
“Ahh, I stated, “A real Romeo”
The name stuck, with time.
You were so cute and cuddly,
Loving everyone you met.

Remembering the days we played and played,
Endless days of football and running,
Never leaving my side,
Always on alert for a game or a walk,
Days of training until you became
The great receiver catching the over shoulder pass,
Finally after days and days,
Always trying to time it just right,
Then you did it;
You knew you did it,
Returning with that big grin and wagging tail.

Remembering the intelligence, dignity, and goodness,
You carried yourself with an air of confidence,
No person was an enemy or a stranger,
Always willing to shake your paw,
Make a friend,
Always willing to keep me company,
Being there in my gloomiest of days,
Brightening them with your big head on my lap,
Pawing me until you got my attention,
Then helping me reach happiness once again,
Patience with me like no other,
Oh I miss you so, Romeo.

Ah then came the need for a lady,
Juliette was picked just for you,
You were a proud Daddy,
Then they all became too much,
Growling them away,
Until only one was left.
Destined to stay with us,
Size and a slightly different demeanor,
Made RJ the right fit for our little family,
Although you growled when he came near,
He knew you loved him,
Oh Romeo, he loves you so much.

Remembering the days of traveling,
Oh how you loved to drive around,
Our van was more like your van,
We saw many things,
Traveling miles and miles,
Together, with you as the navigator,
Your paw on the armrest or on the window
Smiling at everyone that came around,
Making everyone smile at you,
Looking so regal in your throne.

I was always proud of you,
It was an honor to know you,
You will always be in my memories
Always in my heart,
We lived a life together,
Years of companionship and love,
Loyalty like no other,
You listened and taught me many things,
Mostly how to be a decent being,
As you displayed all your life here on earth.

I know you are resting in peace,
Dear Romeo, friend of mine,
Son like no other,
I will join you one day,
And we will play and play,
Football, fetch, or going on long walks,
Once again becoming a duo,
Separated no longer,
I look forward to once again be with you,
Love you always,
Romeo, my Rom-Dawg, my Rome,
Names I loving you called you,
And you always came.

Romeo
Remembering You,
Rest in Peace,
Mi Amigo,
Remember…All Dogs Do Go To Heaven
- Salvador Inocensio -
May 19, 2010