Shannon lyrics

Each year, as my old mutt ebby gets older ... I drift back to this song from my teen years! The only thing that "ebby" has in common with "shannon" is the "running and playing" part. You see, ebby was a "rescued" dog. She has never gotten along with anyone but me (and, she will still take a chunk outta my hide, if i bother her when she's tired or when she's eating)! But ... She follows every step i take, she "guards" the bathroom door when i shower or take care of business, she lays by the laundry room when i do laundry, well ... You get the picture! She was an abused dog and i've just recently (she's 8 y.o. Now) got her to let me hug her (and i'm the only one who can do that, too)! Sometimes the family gets so mad at her but i just explain that you never really know what you're gonna get when you adopt an abused animal? You just make the most of the situation and try to make her life better than it was! I know one thing ... Tears will fill the eyes of this tough, macho, hardened 52 y.o. Man, when she is gone! She's been my buddy from the get-go! I hope i get 8 more years!