By Randi Perlman

A magnificent creature of splendor and grace

Whose beauty and antics put a smile on your face

A bountiful package, from nose tip to tail

A spectacular specimen in every detail

His tri-color coat was worn with great pride

And when out and about would stay close by your side

He was gentle and playful, a dog of deep soul

Dignified yet goofy, admired by all

He was larger than life, head and heart above others

and smart as a whip when he played with his brothers

He was stunningly handsome and everyone’s friend,

loved by so many ‘til the way-too-soon end

His size was impressive but he never abused it

His majesty spellbinding and hard to refuse it

There was something about him, so hard to define

That set him apart, pushed him past that fine line

His paws were enormous but he moved them with care

He impressed in the show ring but never with airs

He was blessed with a family that loved him complete

And they were blessed back by a dog oh so sweet

A kind gentle giant, but not just in size

His heart was expansive, his wise loving eyes

He could tell you his thoughts with one simple bark

He brought joy to admirers if you said Fenway, park!

He was one of those dogs who was just so much more

Who made you just want to get down on the floor

And hug him and roll with him and be his best friend

And you knew that he’d be there for you to the end

As he was, and I guess that you can’t ask for more

Than to be greeted each day by Fenway at the door

We all feel his loss and the sadness it brings

But his spirit lives on each time Willy sings

There are no mere words that can paint a clear picture

Of a dog and his family and what they meant to each other

But they shared him with others who all loved him deeply

Now his heart and his soul live forever within me

I’ll always be glad to have known him with love

And look forward to the day when we meet up above…

In wondrous memory of a magical dog, and a loving tribute to the family who cherished him.