My Friend Sam
They came and took my friend from me
a tear rolled down my cheek,
He lost his life at the age of three
who's help will I know seek?
His companionship and love was mine
this devoted friend and aide
He walked with me, be it wet or fine,
we were veterans on parade.
We would leave the bustle of the town
and stroll down by the sea,
He would guide me up the dunes and down,
for I am blind you see.
Our favourite spot was an old pine log
lying on the shore,
The wind, the sea, the sky, my dog,
who could ask for anything more?
I let him run and enjoy his bark
as he played upon the sand
And then he'd take me through the park
and we'd listen to the band.
Sam and I were soul mate true
we were known all over town
He knew by instinct just what to do
and he never let me down.
He'd rest his head upon my knee,
I'd stroke his shaggy hair
He devoted all his life to me
and lifted my despair.
He'd guide me through the shopping mall
right to the very store,
A companion, friend, my only pal,
who could ask for anything more?
Our walks were long and unconfined
yet circuitous just the same
For sand and frolics were on his mind,
he must play his daily game.
I'd slip his lead and off he'd run
while I waited by the log
He'd bark and dig and have his fun,
he'd earned it, good old dog.
Then came that fateful day in May
we set out for our walk,
My dog ran off and began to play
whilst a friend and I did talk.
There was a blast! A bark, a whine,
then silenced reigned once more,
My dog had found an old land mine
a relic of the war.
My sightless eyes just filled with tears
as they led me from the shore,
Our favourite spot now a place of fears
I'd go back there no more.
My darkness now imprisons me
in a tomb of black despair,
Sam was a friend who'd set me free,
who else was there to care?
Forgetful my hand reaches out
to that damp patch on my knee,
Sam's head's not there but without a doubt
that's where it ought to be!
They've laid a plaque in the shopping Mall
outside our favourite store,
To my companion, friend and only pal,
who could ask for anything more
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