Ayla
Tri-color English Cocker Spaniel
2004-2014
I liked to look into her pretty face.
Her long black ears hung down like a little girl’s
Ponytails. When she looked back at me, her eyes
Took on a certain mischief, as if she always thought
I was joking. She’d suddenly crouch and bark a dare
To play tag, confident she’d be faster. She loved to lick
Faces (and bare feet). But I didn’t love having my face
Licked, like John did, and she knew it.
So, special for me, Ayla would wrinkle up her nose and,
Eyes shining mischief, lick the air just in front of my nose,
And make me laugh.
DOGS ARE GOD’S GIFT TO US TO REMIND US DAILY OF WHAT UNCONDITIONAL LOVE IS. I LOST MY LITTLE SCHNAUZER, JOCK, MANY YEARS AGO AND MISS THAT LITTLE BUNDLE OF LOVE AND FUN TO THIS DAY.
The pain of losing a beloved pet is a pain like no other. When we lost our sweet cat Snowy several years back, it was such a deep sadness that brought many, uncontrollable tears. No matter what anyone says, I think we will see our animals in heaven….