I'll Remember You
(Author unknown)

They brought me up when I was young to win them wealth and fame.

But when I lost a race or two they soon forgot my name.

My life was full of loneliness, I’d spent hours in my crate.

I had a few good friends, but loosing sealed their fate.

They whaled them out, one by one, because loosing was such a sin.

I watched their sad eyes when they walked by, never to see them again.

One day they walked me on the track, I heard the starting gun.

I ran as fast as I could run, but another dog had won.

They pulled me by my collar and dragged me back inside.

They screamed and yelled and cursed at me, even though I really tried.

Suddenly it was over, the cheers had finally died.

They came and got me late at night and took me for a ride.

My face began to tremble, my heart began to race.

I knew my turn had finally come, but then I saw your face…

I was so scared, I closed my eyes, I thought this was the end.

I didn’t know that you had come because you are my friend.

I know you really love me, I’m having so much fun.

You feed me really well each day and take me for a run.

And when I’m old and feeble and must be put to sleep-

Don’t be sad and please- Don’t weep, 

Because of you my life was sweet. 

I’m going home to see my friends, those who had a tragic end. 

And when they see me coming in and say to me:

"Where have you been?" 

I’ll turn and say: 

"In Heaven…It’s true!"

And I’ll remember you…….