Pawprints on My Page

You were my shadow tail wags like a song. Chasing frisbees when the days felt so long. I'd whisper secrets to your floppy ears. At 13, you dried my parents tears. Paw prints on my page. You're still here with me. Notebook holds a boy who ran wild and free. Every scratch, every bark, every starry night. You're my heart's first light. Vet's quiet room. I wrote your name in blue. tried to sing Shake It Off, but the words fell through. Your collar's in my drawer. It's faded now. But your love's still loud. I'm figuring out how. Notebook holds the boy who ran wild and free. to my heart's first light. Dear diary, he's gone, but I'll be okay. Scribbled your name under skies turning gray. At 22, I see love doesn't fade away. Forever you'll stay.