Ruby Tuesday

As the clock that eve struck midnight, and “Blue Monday” came to end;

I called it “Ruby Tuesday”, the last day with you we’d spend!

It was named for the anomaly, red tears that soaked my heart;

That found their way into my eyes, and all night did impart!

The clock then struck hour seven, the mornings’ light crept in;

But to me the room was ebon, from darkness deep within!

I cringed; I knew the time was coming, that I’d have to let you go;

To take your final “bye-bye”, as my heart cried “NO! NO! NO!”!

I carried you in your little “beddie”, a blanket wrapped in pink;

Out to the van you always loved, as my heart began to sink!

I stayed with you a while, and I cried a thousand tears;

I kissed your face and said goodbye, the sad time now was here!

Mommy had to drive you, for my body laid in heap;

She took you back to your veterinarian, so your ashes we could keep!

Now they sit atop your table, at the shrine we built for you;

We send prayers and love each morning, to our soulmate, in “Heavens’ Blue”!