Here is the poem that I've had on my refrigerator since 1985, with the photo of my precious Joline. I still miss her so, even tho I have 2 beautiful yorkie furbabies now.
In Memory of Joline
I just lost a special friend
Who meant a lot to me.
A true companion, always there
She was my dog, Joline,you see.
If I poured troubles out to her
It seemed she understood.
She'd lick my hand as if to say
"I'd help you if I could".
She was so glad when I'd come home
Her tail would wag with glee.
I think she waited all day long
For one small pat from me.
She asked for little--gave so much
As at my feet she'd lay.
How much I miss her, no one knows
The ache is there each day.
Within my heart I always knew
That all good things must end,
And I'm grateful for the memories,
Sleep well, my little friend
Until we meet again.