The following poem is written by a very special dog named Bobby Sue, as told by her mom Sherill Wardrip, and has been reproduced here with the express permission of the author. Please visit her site to find out more about this precious little girl!

I cannot see you Mommy,
when you cuddle me so near.
And yet I know you love me.
It's in the words I hear.

I cannot see you Daddy,
when you hold me by your side.
But still I know I'm special
when you tell me so with pride.

I cannot see to run and play
out in the sun so bright.
For here, inside my tiny head
it's always dark as night.

I cannot see the treats you give
when I am extra good.
But I can wag my tail in thanks,
just like a good dog should.

"She cannot see. The dog's no good."
Is what some folks might say.
"She can't be trained, she'll never learn.
She must be put away."

But not you, Mom and Daddy.
You know that I'm alright.
Because I love you just as much
as any dog with sight.

You took me in
You gave me love
and we will never part.
For I am blind with just my eyes.
I see you with my heart.

Sherill Wardrip