RhodyGreys Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 It has been 4.5 years since my Cooper, my heart hound, went to the Bridge: almost 5 years since we lost Lucky, 8 years since we lost Heidi, 4 years since we lost Dustin, and 1.5 years since we lost Stretch. I've written two, maybe three, poems for Cooper. I still find it hard to write things for him, but it's almost as if I could still reach out and touch the grief. So, I find myself posting this poem: I wrote it this morning. If it helps just one other person, just a little, it has done its job. At the End of the World It feels like my world has ended: Stopped spinning, standing so still. They tell me my heart will be mended, But I'm not so sure that it will... It feels like my life is a desert: Dry and barren and shimmering with heat. The loss that I suffered, unmeasured, Flows like water, just out of my reach. It feels like I'll never know laughter Without bearing the guilt for my smiles. Today, and in all the days after, I only seek peace, not denial. I could never forget the sweet pleasure Of my hands passing over your head: Like velvet, but now and forever I hold tight to the memories instead. In this house, even shadows remind me And I sleep where your warm form once curled, With your collar and blanket beside me: Yes, tonight it's the end of the world. The only saving grace I see, Which helps to guide me through: Is the fact that you belonged to me And I belonged to you. © 2006 M.E. Holderbaum Quote Meri & the Dorgwith Little Lee from Eetaly (Raider Retire), Freya FooFoo (Writers Block), Brodie (never raced), and "foster" JJ (Rossmore Judith). Missing Bravo, Chickie, Nico, Meri Carol, Lucky II, Ringo, Mylie, Bull, Geordie, Shae-Leigh, Stretch, Dustin, Cooper, Lucky, and Heidi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsqdogsmom Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 So lovely. Thanks for sharing;I hope it helps heal your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaxiesMom Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 That was beautiful.... Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Machbragal Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Oh my goodness. That was SO beautiful. So hard to lose them, even if we will meet again some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Perfect...thank you so much for sharing Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Your poem was so very beautiful. Just believe they are only a rainbow away. There are days when we can't get by and other days when we know we just have too. Know we are all here for support. I get by thinking of them over that rainbow waiting for our one big meet n greet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 That is beautiful....you are very talented. Thank you for sharing you inner most feelings about your losses with us. I can sure relate to your words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mecki Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 That's beautiful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heidismom Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 That was so very beautiful -- thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 wow, that was very touching. thank you. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darlene Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Simply beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greybecca Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Very nice, it spoke of how I feel over the loss of my dear Checker just March 14th of this year. Thank you for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Goldsmom Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Thank you, for putting words to our actions and thoughts when a beloved friend leave us.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greylyn Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Beautiful! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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