She came to us
a fluffy butterball
inquisitive brown eyes
open to an undiscovered world
Seasons changed while she grew
Autumn leaves blowing
in the wind like butterflies
as she munched on them --
nature's potato chips
Winter brought snow angels
four-pawed snowplowing
jumping and twisting Snoopy-like in the drifts
Spring blossoms and returning birds
a scenic backdrop as she went off to
Read to A Dog at local schools, church,
hanging out under restaurant tables,
and other venues of life in a small town
Summer arrived in time for mountain hikes,
clear streams, blowing bubbles in Junction Creek
while bobbing for rocks,
concerts, theater visits and
sleepovers with other puppy raisers
Soon this grownup Golden Girl
will head off to Guide Dog school
her world will enlarge
our world without her will shrink
But wait! The puppy truck arrives
and our joyous whirlwind begins anew
