Poppy

Intro - acoustic guitar, harmonica

Verse 1

From the moment you arrived, a tiny, happy friend,

Your purr was the loudest, joy that wouldn't end.

My ANZAC girl, my best, so happy and bright,

You'd gently paw my face, bathed in morning light.

My little shadow moving, always by my side,

With a warmth that filled my heart, nowhere left to hide.

You taught us how to love, with every passing day,

A special kind of magic, in your unique sweet way.

Chorus

Oh Poppy, my sweet Poppy, ten years we had you near,

Chasing away my shadows, calming every fear.

Now a space within my heart, where your love used to be,

A gentle, purring whisper, calling out to me.

Verse 2

You taught Marshall everything, the best boy he could be,

And made me feel loved daily, just by being with me.

When I'd leave my bed each day, you'd claim my warm soft spot,

At bedtime, close beside me, the dearest bond we'd got.

And after every shower, a special snuggle flight,

You'd launch into my arms, with all your loving might.

Always near, a constant purr, a comfort deep and true,

My precious Poppy, I miss every part of you.

Chorus

Oh Poppy, my sweet Poppy, ten years we had you near,

Chasing away my shadows, calming every fear.

Now a space within my heart, where your love used to be,

A gentle, purring whisper, calling out to me.

Verse 3

You watched me with those knowing eyes, from morning's gentle start,

A quiet joy you'd bring my soul, a comfort to my heart.

The softest nudge, a gentle brush, your presence ever keen,

You filled our home with happiness, my loving purring queen.

Your sweet, distinct affection, so tender and so true,

A daily, simple magic, in everything you'd do.

You taught my heart to open, in ways I hadn't known,

The purest kind of friendship, a seed that you had sown.

Bridge

"Mummy's got you," whispered soft, as you took your final rest,

Now you're waiting at the bridge, a spirit truly blessed.

Eating lollies, bright and free, beneath skies of purest blue,

You visit us in spirit, when we're missing you.

A gentle presence always, helping us to see,

That love like yours, dear Poppy, lasts for eternity.

Guitar Solo

Final Chorus

Oh Poppy, my sweet Poppy, ten years we had you near,

Chasing away my shadows, calming every fear.

Now a space within my heart, where your love used to be,

A gentle, purring whisper, calling out to me.

Outro - guitar fade

At the rainbow bridge you wait, for Mummy and for Marshall too,

Eating lollies, bright and free, beneath skies of purest blue.

A tiny shadow sleeping, in a spot of endless grace,

Your purring heart lives on, in that peaceful, loving place.

Visiting when we miss you, a comfort we can feel,

Your love, our dear Poppy, eternally real.