Remember riding

on your soft,

red back

when I was little.

Remember I fell

and you came back to me.

Remember playing with a big,

bouncy,

colorful ball.

Remember it bounced

into thorns.

Remember the thorns

puncturing

my skin.

Remember staying by my side,

with the thorns

wrapping

around my legs,

not going to give me up.

Remember barking,

while I was yelling.

Remember my dad

getting me out of the thorns.

Remember, Boomer,

you’re my best friend

don’t you forget that.

Remember I’m going to cry

when I have to give you up.

But , Boomer, remember,

You’re the best dog ever,

And my best friend.

-Paige Bagley