THE SHIH TZU GURU

 

Dear Nadine,

 

Do you remember what I taught you?

We played together in the summer sun

I was your neighbor as much as my owners

You were happiest to see me when you came home

 

Do you remember what I taught you?

We ran, we barked, we rolled in the grass

I knew tricks and I liked treats

We had that in common (and I bet we still do)

 

Do you remember what I taught you?

We got soaked in the sprinklers to cool off

We weren’t afraid of bugs or dirt or being sweaty

We were too consumed by life and play.

 

Please don’t ever forget what I taught you,

That friends come in all shapes and sizes,

That Joy comes first, that Now is forever,

and that Unconditional Love can be as easy as Play

 

Your friend, Kimmy