Riley, Golden Retriever

He was seventeen.

We lived together those many years,  never apart.

My closest & constant companion--my only companion.

He was the object of my affection and recipient of

My love.

He was always happy to see me

when others weren't. Always wanted to be at my side, when others didn't.

Always willing and eager to walk about & travel

To Mexico—we went
depending on each other. A bond, a team

a beloved friend.

Gone now.

Woe!...gone.

So quiet in the house. So empty, so alone.

Oh..........