Merlin
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Merlin's Story
Merlin, the beloved Border Collie, was cherished for his perfect nightly hugs, always resting his head on a chest with paws wrapped around a waist before snuggling into bed. Every evening brought the joyful ritual of his eager excitement for this special embrace, a testament to the deep love he shared. Now, Merly Merls is free to chase his tennis ball, faster than any dog alive, gracefully following its arc through the sky without any trees to hinder his joyful pursuit.
— Remembered by Alison
Lyrics
Genre: Cinematic Folk Orchestral
Mood: Emotional, grand, heartfelt tribute
Instrumentation: Sweeping strings, resonant piano, gentle acoustic guitar, light percussion
Vocal style: Tender male vocals, emotive
Tempo: 70-75 BPM
Intro - piano, strings
Verse 1
A loyal collie, keen and bright,
You filled my home with pure delight.
Your perfect hugs, a cherished art,
With head upon my beating heart.
Paws around my waist so tight,
You made each day feel just right.
Then snuggled in as darkness fell,
A nightly story you would tell.
Chorus
Oh Merlin, my dear, faithful friend,
A love like ours will never end.
Twelve years you walked right by my side,
My heart's true comfort, joy, and guide.
Verse 2
Each evening when I walked inside,
Your happy dance, you couldn't hide.
That joyful bark, your wagging tail,
Another hug, it would not fail.
Excitement for that warm embrace,
A loving smile upon your face.
My constant shadow, close to me,
A bond for all eternity.
Chorus
Oh Merlin, my dear, faithful friend,
A love like ours will never end.
Twelve years you walked right by my side,
My heart's true comfort, joy, and guide.
Verse 3
When morning's alarm began to chime,
You'd join the chorus, right on time.
A soulful howl, a tuneful plea,
Until we rose, awake and free.
We'd turn it off, with thanks sincere,
For ushering in the dawning clear.
Your daily rhythm, understood,
My faithful friend, so kind and good.
Bridge
Though silence now where joy once played,
The memories will never fade.
I whisper words across the air,
"I will always love you for ever, my Merly Merls, my Merly Merls."
Instrumental - strings, piano
Final Chorus
Oh Merlin, my dear, faithful friend,
A love like ours will never end.
Twelve years you walked right by my side,
My heart's true comfort, joy, and guide.
Outro
Now chasing balls in endless flight,
Faster than any dog, so bright.
No trees to hit, just open sky,
Watching the tennis ball go by.
Oh Merlin, my Merly Merls, you're free,
Forever running, wild and free.
Outro - cello fade
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