Bella

Today is dedicated to you.

Today is dedicated to the spirit of living,

Unconditional Love,

And a dog named Bella.

She taught me how to live.

She taught me how to love.

Really, what else is there?

Some days though

I don't hear her voice, as I make

Stupid choices

That have nothing to do with

Simple truth.

Here's the thing...

Bella lost an eye

Just last year...

But she still wanted to play ball.

Then she got cancer...

Her belly was opened to take it out, but

It's not all gone.

She wore a cone on her head

So not to lick her wounds, but

Bella...The one-eyed dog with cancer

Still wanted to play ball.

Still wanted to love.

Still wanted to be loved.

Still...some days I don't hear her voice, but

Today I hope we all do.

She would say Thanks, and

Kiss you...

Cuddle up to take a nap, then

Wake you in her own special way, as

She uses her cone to throw her ball

In your face, and

Howl,

“So what I have one eye.

So what I have cancer.

Cuz today, like all days,

  I love you, and

  I'm ready to play ball!”

Really, what else is there?