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Clicking down the hall

Pink bandanna, pretty paws

You answered every call

Curls all in my blanket

Sitting by my feet

You turned this quiet house

To a home that feels complete

You’d tilt your head

When I talked all day

Like you understood

Every word I’d say

Oh, Nikki, my dog, my baby

Cuddly heart in a fur frame

You made this old world feel less crazy

Every time I whispered your name (Nikki)

You’re my sunshine, my sweet girl

In my arms or in my prayers tonight

Pretty paws, pink bandanna

You still make my dark turn light

Day spa on a Saturday

Bandanna around your neck

You’d prance like you were royalty

Everyone would stare

Photo on my phone

And a place in my heart

I reach to scratch behind your ear

Forget you’re not around

I still set down

That extra bowl

Habits of the heart

Hard to let go

Oh, Nikki, my dog, my baby

Cuddly heart in a small fur frame

You made this old world feel less crazy

Every time I whispered your name (Nikki)

You’re my sunshine, sweet and tiny

In my arms or in my prayers tonight

Pretty paws, pink bandanna

You still make my dark turn light

I miss your weight on my pillow

Your nose against my hand (mm)

But love like this keeps living on

Even when I don’t understand

Oh, Nikki, my dog, my baby

Cuddly heart in a small fur frame

You made this old world feel less crazy

Every time I whispered your name (Nikki)

You’re my sunshine, sweet and tiny

In my arms or in my prayers tonight

Pretty paws, pink bandanna

You’re the reason I still smile so bright