Pearl by my side

Sixteen years, you were part of my world

A tiny little toy poodle, my sweet girl Pearl

From the first time I held you, I knew it was true

There'd never be another soul who loved like you

You’d sit by my side when the world felt cold

Every tear, every moment, you’d quietly hold

No words, just your eyes sayin’ “I’m here for you”

You were more than a pet, you were my heart too

Now the house feels too quiet, the blankets still warm

Your hoodie hangs by the door where you used to curl

I keep looking for you in the chipmunk trail

Or Dudley chasing shadows, wagging his tail

But you're not there… and it cuts me deep inside

'Cause it feels like a part of me just died

Oh Pearl… you’ll always be by my side

You had so much joy, so much love to give

You’d greet every stranger like they were kin

You played like the wind, couldn't keep you still

Till we brought Dudley home to help you chill

You’d chase him 'round the yard till the stars came out

You were queen of the blankets — there was never a doubt

Heated, fuzzy, custom-made with your name

We spoiled you 'cause love don’t play a fair game

Now the house feels too quiet, the blankets still warm

Your hoodie hangs by the door where you used to curl

I keep looking for you in the chipmunk trail

Or Dudley chasing shadows, wagging his tail

But you're not there… and it cuts me deep inside

'Cause it feels like a part of me just died

Oh Pearl… you’ll always be by my side

You taught me how to love, how to be still

How the smallest things make the biggest feel

And though I held you tight in that final goodbye

It’s your love that still holds me when I cry

Now the stars shine a little more tonight

I swear I feel you when the breeze is light

I still see your pawprints on my soul's floor

And I’ll carry your love forevermore

You're not gone, just waitin’ on the other side

Until then… Pearl, stay by my side