Teardrops On The Turkey

Photograph taken on Nico and Cody’s one week Anniversary

I remember back to two thousand one, Thanksgiving day was near;
I came home from a lengthy business trip, my mind so filled with fear!
For Linda had gotten us a puppy, a gorgeous Bichon Friese;
It was time for me to meet him, on that most glorious of days!
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I had been unsure if I wanted a doggie, and the responsibility for its care;
But the second that I held him, I felt my Soul unbare!
He gave me gentle kisses, as I returned them one for one;
Our love, for all Eternity, in that moment had begun!
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Then less than two years later, we got another baby boy;
A little brother for our Nico, we knew Cody would bring him joy!
Just like us, their bond was instant, Soulmates forever bound;
We became the perfect family, Nirvana we had found!
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But nothing lasts forever, and now, they both are gone;
On this saddest of Thanksgivings, that is coming with the dawn!
Last year we were with family, but today, we are all alone;
Without our little boys beside us, our house is not a home!
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                           Tears on the turkey
                  Falling from our sobbing eyes
                       That weep for our boys