Everybody gets to leave this earth,
everybody has their final day,
some people get old and wizened,
some people get old and gray.
But others have a much shorter time,
but they still get to leave their mark,
and their light manages to shine on,
even through the darkest dark.
And that is you, our little dolphin,
you've been an inspiration to us all,
your courage and tenacity,
makes me feel about ten feet tall.
Although you never got the chance to leave your footprints,
the impression you have made will last forever.
You are so very much a part of me,
I'll always treasure and hold you near,
and they say everything happens for a reason,
although right now its not that clear.
But when I look deep within,
I feel your strength inside of me,
and when I need to feel and touch you,
I just dream of you swimming free.
Because that evening on the beach,
you came back to say your last goodbye,
and with no tubes to hold you down,
you leapt clear out, as if to fly.
So swim free little dolphin,
your time with us was a gift from above,
swim free little dolphin,
with all our blessings and all our love