“Rex…”
A tear escaped my lashes, and though it blurred my vision, I could not break the quiet stare I had fixed on my faithful greyhound. My mournful eyes matching his deep browns; his eyes were slowly, but surely, drooping. The reaper was taking over, and I needed to utter a final goodbye- I needed to close this chapter of my life. Stifling my cries, I bit my lip and slowly drew my hand to pat his fragile fur. Tears, betraying me, slid down my cheeks and I could no longer hold back my whimpering. Struggling, Rex lifted his head and licked my palm, which had been soiled with my sadness. Our life together flashed by - but my best friend’s was ending…
“Rex…”
“Rex, rest in peace, ‘ol buddy”
