Wes, well done brother.
Lola is a beautiful dog, and you did a beautiful job capturing her beauty. How you treat your friends ... is why I am yours.
There's no Gilding the Lilly, it hurts when a loved one dies. Tell your friend to read the article beneath the poem.
https://steemit.com/poetry/@quillfire/two-beats-poem-a-tribute-to-mothers-of-fallen-soldiers
Thank you @quillfire. It really is nice to have you back here on Steemit.