Ever since I was born,

You've sacrificed

Given up parts of yourself

Just for me

You've spent late nights,

Cradling me until sleep took me away

Nursing me back to health

When I was sick with the flu

And needed a mother's touch to heal

On days I cried, you held me tight

For hours and hours,

Until the warm, rolling tears dried up

When kids at school wronged me,

You were there to comfort me

Even now, with mistakes made

And damage done

Everything you do,

Is with your children's best interest in mind

Still, years and years later,

When I'm big and grown,

Your love is there,

Ushering me on

I promise you, I'll love you till the end

There's not a man alive who can be a better friend

If you run a hundred miles, I'll be there right beside you

Not a single person can stop me, stuck to you like glue

If you swim across the ocean, I'll give it my best

Although to keep up, I may need a vest

If you get into a fight, I'll jump in front

I've always enjoyed the thrill of the hunt

If you ever fail, I'll be there to help you through it

I'd go as far as walking through a tar pit

If you are ever tired, I'll be there to protect

Anyone who comes in is about to get wrecked

If you ever go to jail, I swear I will support

I'll be there myself to fight the court

I hope you understand, just how much I love you

Even if you don't decide to share your beef stew

I, your dog, would fight for you always

That I promise you until the end of my days

Right up until my very last breath

I swear, the only thing that could hold me back, would be death