get better and he is most likely in a better place now

Oh Mimz, I am so sorry. I am also lost for words because that poem was so beautiful and heart wrenching and hopeful that it made me hurt all over again for my beautiful dog, who left me 8 years ago. It's an amazing talent you have, to touch other people through words, not many are skilled enough to do it.
I hope you write a poem for Taiku because it helps to have an outlet for all that you're feeling. And I'm not going to say that Taiku will always be with you, but I am going to say that you should grieve for as long as you need to, no justification needed, no "I should feel better by now", just let yourself have the time you need.
I still miss my Brandy, eight years on, I'm not healed enough to get another dog. These things take a long time.
(((Hugs))) I am so sorry for your loss.

(((((((((mimz))))))))) i'm so so sorry to read the news about taiku. how devastating. you really fought so hard for him. since it has been a few weeks - many apologies for my delayed condolensces - i do hope that the pain of your loss has eased if ever so slightly and fond memories are slowly starting to over-take the sad ones. he sure was one handsomely gorgeous dog!