Rory

 In a world where wishes may come to life,

Lived a child named Max, free from strife.

His toy, a golden retriever so dear,

He wished to be real, to be truly near.

With closed eyes and dreams unfurled,

Max whispered his wish to the sleeping world.

"Turn my toy into a friend, you see,

A real golden retriever, just for me."

When the morning sun began to rise,

Max opened his eyes in sheer surprise.

A puppy with eyes so gentle and bright,

Stood beside him, a beacon of light.

A note nearby, with words so sweet,

"Hello, I'm Rory, let's surely meet.

Please feed me and love me, this is my plea,

For Max, my dear friend, it's you I see."

Max's heart soared with joy untold,

His wish had come true, a story to be told.

He took Rory in, with a loving embrace,

Their bond was forged in that special place.

Through days of laughter and nights so clear,

Max and Rory shared their dreams without fear.

Max became a pilot, soaring the skies high,

With Rory beside him, to touch the sky.

One day, as they flew, fate took its turn,

An accident struck, and Max began to yearn.

Injured and helpless, he needed aid,

While Rory, his loyal friend, wasn't dismayed.

Through mountains and snow, Rory did roam,

To find help and bring Max safely home.

With courage and love, he journeyed far,

To rescue his friend, the brightest star.

They were reunited, their bond stronger still,

Max and Rory, their hearts fulfilled.

In the face of adversity, their love did grow,

A friendship for eternity, forever to show.

When Max awoke in a hospital bed

His beautiful little sister said 

The medics found this toy in your arms 

Staying there to keep you from harm 

Max read the tag, Rory was the name 

Of this wondrous toy, he could not reclaim 

Now Rory will protect the little girl 

With magical eyes and golden curls 

Max O’Reilly