Love Poem: Our Furry Daughter Reva
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Written by: Smita Kulkarni

Our Furry Daughter Reva

Our four-legged furry daughter Reva bid us a farewell 
She went on her new journey wagging her tail
God came to take her during her sleep
Took her to his magnificent land to run around and leap

She came to say goodbye to us before she left
Showing a sign of a joyful dog through another adoring pet
She brought us a tennis ball just like Reva always did
Assuring us to be happy for Reva while she is on her next trip

Although our eyes are misty and our hearts are tender,
Our minds are grateful to her for the blessed years
Her love was unconditional, her bliss was so pure,
The evergreen energy she radiated sparkled everywhere

Tirelessly she would run around, jump and swim,
Use her sporty physique to fetch balls and wooden sticks 
Family games of hide-seek, cricket, basketball, and hiking
Enthusiastically she would participate in each with great liking

We needed help of words to communicate with her
She would simply respond through her doting eyes of brown color
We miss those eyes, the presence, the energy, the snugs
The house seems very quiet without her irresistible innocence

Each moment we thank him for bringing her in our lives 
And taking her back without any bodily pain and anguish.