Shhh Can You Keep A Secret? Poem by G.B. Smith

Shhh can you keep a secret?

Do you promise not to tell?

I'll tell you, but you must promise
not to tell anyone else. OK?

I am in love with you.

It happened when I was
not even looking.

You grew up and
I stayed a child.

I wanted to come with you,
but your wings let you sail away.

I looked everyday for you
to come back, but you didn't.

I went to the places where we
used to play and I
would sing songs of joy,

and there was no one there
but me with my empty heart.

Daddy said that you were
going to live with Jesus.

Is that very far from here?

Are there rivers and
streams, lakes and ponds?

Can you chase butterflies
and jackrabbits?

Do you get to sleep in the sun
on a lazy afternoon like we used to?

Who feeds you?
Do you like the food?

You are still my best friend,
and always will be.

My friends say that
you are just a dog.

I know they are wrong because
I still feel you right here
in my little tender heart.

Do you go for walks with
Grandpa and Grandma?

I'll bet they would like that too.

Well I have to go now,
Aunt Paula is bringing me a puppy,

but he'll not be you.

Now you be good and don't play
in the traffic up there too.

I don't know where you will go
if you get hit by a truck again.

Bye for now.

PS, I really love
and miss you Champ.