Farewell to the Softest Beast Ever

A brief goodbye poem — (I could add more words but then I’d never stop)

Last Photo of Romeo at Home. Photo taken by the author.

OH! How I miss this passionate beast;
His zest for life — it never ceased.
He kept me warm like the softest fleece, and
Was everyone’s friend; left everyone pleased.
He ate his meals as if always a feast,
And invariably pooped with butt facing east —
Until I observed his energy decrease,
And whines before vomit that smelled like yeast —
Seems cancer’s evil was unexpectedly released,
Without a chance of its surcease.
When the vet reported its massive increase
We had to say goodbye (still crying), and wish eternal peace.

[Farewell, Romeo. You were the BEST rescue Samoyed EVER.]

Photo of a Young Romeo, c.2018. Who Rescued Who? Photo Taken by the Author

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