Ashes

Tail is wagging
Mouth is grinning
Collar is red
Hair is whiter
............Many black spots

Hips are thinning
Trouble walking
Trouble sitting
Can’t get comfy
............She is fourteen

Heart is racing
Breath is heavy
Can't fall asleep
Bones protruding
............She’s not eating

Nose is wetter
Eyes are cloudy
Time is coming
Sooner than late
............Tears fill my eyes