Isabelle

Intro - piano, harp

Verse 1

On July twenty-eighth, a quiet tiny friend,

A Chihuahua rescue, a journey to transcend.

So soft and still, I barely knew you were around,

Until your gentle presence, a solace I had found.

That white lounging chair, from Taft's a special place,

Your bed was nestled there, with such a tranquil grace.

A friend once saw you resting, so perfectly serene,

And called you "statuette," my little silent queen.

Chorus

Oh Isabelle, my darling, eight years and two months flew,

A love so pure and gentle, in everything you do.

Though tears may fall, a piece of my own heart remains,

Whispering your sweet name through sunshine and through rains.

Verse 2

Those toys I bought, you never cared to chase or play,

Your joy was in the quiet, in your own peaceful way.

My favorite time was holding you, just like a tiny child,

Whispering "I love you," my heart completely beguiled.

That contented look you offered, with eyes so soft and deep,

A treasured memory now, I promise I will keep.

You melted all my worries, with every tender gaze,

Guiding me with quiet love through all our precious days.

Chorus

Oh Isabelle, my darling, eight years and two months flew,

A love so pure and gentle, in everything you do.

Though tears may fall, a piece of my own heart remains,

Whispering your sweet name through sunshine and through rains.

Verse 3

Your gentle spirit wavered, as the shadows softly crept,

Through silent suffering, where all my fond hopes slept.

I watched you fade, my precious girl, with sickness taking hold,

And made the hardest choice of all, a love beyond all gold.

Bridge

I'm so happy I adopted you, my little soul so true,

You gave me eight beautiful years and two months through and through.

I look very forward to seeing you again, when my time on earth will cease,

I love you and I miss you very much, my heart finds no release.

Instrumental - piano, cello, harp

Final Chorus

Oh Isabelle, my darling, eight years and two months flew,

A love so pure and gentle, in everything you do.

Though tears may fall, a piece of my own heart remains,

Whispering your sweet name through sunshine and through rains.

Outro

Now you're with Hope, and John, and cousin Dee above,

Greeted by all loved ones, in endless, gentle love.

No longer suffering, healthy, happy, and so free,

Running on the Rainbow Bridge, for all the world to see.

With sight restored, and teeth all bright, no pain can touch you there,

My precious Isabelle, light as the morning air.

Outro - piano fade