Posted on 12/28/2016 3:21:30 PM PST by keat
For close to 15 years, my wingman and third child who never really grew up.
Posting this shameless vanity a day early as it will be a rough one tomorrow.
Prayers needed for a soft landing.
I’ve got a soon to be 16 year old that’s a medicated mess. No way she makes it by Spring. I feel for you.
Condolences on the loss of your pet. My oldest cat was born a month after your dog and died 2 months ago to the day tomorrow.
Sorry for your loss!
Just keep in mind, all dogs go to heaven.
Prayers for strength and comfort. Hold him til the end. You are his world.
What a sweet, adorable face. Prayers here for your soft landing. Pinging the holder of the doggie list.
Awwww sorry for your loss.....he’ll be waiting for you.....
They love you and trust you to know the time. Never makes it easier.
Remember that and the hard parts will be made smaller.
The Last Night
I realized the end was near
The dreaded time had come
Reality replaced the fear
I knew what must be done.
His old head lay lightly in my lap
I brushed his fur now gray
I wept for the loss to come
And stroked his fear away.
I reminisced on times gone by
When into our life he came
He was a rogue streetwise pup
And Harley was his name.
But now his life had run its course
A choice uncommon to me
To release him from the pain
And let him pass with dignity.
Too soon the dark turns dusk
The first light of day
Dawns unwelcome with no sun
Rain keeps the sun away.
I rally all my resolve
gather his small limp form
Embrace one again his puppy smell
Wrapped in a blanket warm.
He does not suspect
My intentions pure
And I use sweet talk
His confidence to reassure.
It would be so easy to give in
To the love I feel inside
To ignore again his suffering
And keep him by my side.
A battle takes place in my heart
My emotions both friend and foe,
My love for him overcomes
The fear of letting go.
One last drive in wind and rain
His favorite pastime for years,
A glory breaks through the clouds,
And warms his head and ears.
With trusting eyes he follows
The family gathered near,
The needles prick is short and quick
It is both cursed and dear.
I glance at the doctor’s face
Imagine my surprise to see,
She must have done this many times
But there are tears of sympathy.
As he moves from life to legend
Released from pain with one last sigh,
In our hearts he lives forever
Free once again to run and fly.
Too late my resolve waivers
My god what have I done!
I gasp at his last breath
His spirit has traveled on.
He plays at the rainbow bridge
With chin on paws at the mist he stares,
Patiently in afterlife
He waits for me there.
Written July 2001. The most difficult poem I have ever written.
I can tell you from experience that if you are having trouble with sadness over your dog passing, rescuing a rescue dog is the cure.
Doing something that genuinely makes you feel good will stop you from feeling bad.
And you will have a new furry best friend.
God bless.
Prayers and condolences.
I just went through this.
I am so sorry
I read the first three words then had to stop.
Dog lovers know about pain and sadness.
A very good poem.
We put our beloved 16 year old to sleep in July. I know Bebe will be there to share her treats with Cobi when crosses the rainbow bridge. Thoughts are with at such a heartbreaking time.
Oh, I am so sorry. Angels bring these little balls of fur into our lives to care for and to love with the admonition they will be back for them one day. Knowing this doesn’t make it any easier when they do come back for them. Just know you are doing what is right for your little boy. That is all that matters. He will be there just this side of the pearly gates, waiting for you when your time comes.
I am so sorry
Thanks so much.
Oh man, having to say good bye to a fur kid is never easy, especially a great dog. My heart, and prayers, will be with you.
I love the Rainbow Bridge poem, as that moment at the end when it says that the reunion will be joyous, gives me a lot of hope. Blessings to you and your family, and your little buddy, Cobi. He looks like a phenomenal dog.
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