Happy Birthday, Patrick!

All so suddenly, we lost a dear friend,

Franklin, more than a pet,

Loved us, and everyone,

Children ever so much.

Memories of Franklin remain,

How could they fade,

After so many, many moments,

Sealed with licks and kisses.

Could we cope with another?

Maybe wait to be sure,

But no, needing another,

Patrick came to our need.

He may be timid,

But did he ever find his home,

A place where he is loved,

Returning love without measure.

Never ceasing to be amazed,

Watching him view his ocean,

Wondering how could anyone,

Be more at one with his world.

Never expecting another Franklin,

And surely, so different,

But does he love,

Children his number one.

Life is short, Franklin’s for sure,

We hope Patrick’s is long,

Never missing a moment,

We want to be all he thinks we are.

We are happy you are alive!