On an early September morn 13 years before Calvin's life would change forever more He joyfully greeted me from his cell knowing he was about to be reborn His happiness was immediate through the joy that he would bring At last he had found a couple that he could entertain Homeward bound he was happy as a Lark And now he had a new found new freedom from where he could bark His love for long walks and rolling in the grass knew no limits And so he walked the Serrano Creek Trail year after year Making so many new friends along the way all near and dear He traveled the country from one end to the other Ran amongst statues in memorials created for the Civil War Looked a buffalo in the eye in Yellowstone although from a far Climbed the mountains of California to enjoy pristine lakes And least we forget he canoed in the Great Lakes His energy was boundless as he loved an adventure He loved to run on the beach be it west or east And rolling in the grass made him happiest at times And with the wag of his tail you knew he was just fine With regret his life has come to an end So forgive me if I weep as he was so sweet His memory will linger with me and bring a smile to my face Knowing him will always remain one of my greatest treats December 10, 2012