Fruit Tree

You made your way into my beating heart
A tree now growing where you lie asleep
Miles between us, but never apart

When friends weren't there, you didn't part
You always made me feel like a champion
You made your way into my beating heart

I refused to let you go to depart
The thought of it brought a tear to my eye
Miles between us, but never apart

Although only a dog, you were so smart
Always there to comfort me in hard times
You made your way into my beating heart

We are okay but you are still apart
Your collar still rattles against my door
Miles between us, but never apart

Rocky, always present in my 'love chart'
Your light still shines in our new Labrador
You made your way into my beating heart
Miles between us, but never apart