Greytlady94 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 THE SPIRIT OF A GREYHOUND I was standing on a hillside In a field of blowing wheat, And the spirit of a Greyhound Was lying at my feet. He looked at me with kind dark eyes, Ancient wisdom shining through. In the essence of his being, I saw the love there too. His mind did lock upon my heart As I stood there on that day, And he told me of this story About a place so far away. As I stood upon that hillside In a field of blowing wheat, In a twinkling of a second His spirit left my feet. His tale did put my heart at ease, All my fears did fade away About what lay ahead of me On another distant day. "I live among God's creatures now In the heavens of your mind, So do not grieve for me, my friend As I am with my kind. My collar is a rainbow's hue, My leash is a shooting star. My boundaries are the Milky Way Where I sparkle from afar. There are no pens or kennels here For I am not confined, But I'm free to roam God's heavens Among the Greyhound kind. I nap the day on a snowy cloud Gentle breezes rocking me, And dream the dreams of earthlings, And how it used to be. The trees are full of liver treats, And tennis balls abound, And milkbones line the walkways Just waiting to be found. There even is a ring set up, The grass all lush and green; And everyone who gaits around Becomes the Best of breed. For we're all winners in this place; We have no faults, you see. And God passes out those ribbons To each one, even me. I drink from waters laced with gold, My world a beauty to behold; And wise old dogs do form my pride To amble at my very side. At night I sleep in angel's arms, Her wings protecting me, And moonbeams dance about us As stardust falls on thee. So when your life on earth is spent And you stand at Heaven's gate, Have no fear of loneliness-- For here, you know, I wait. Author unknown Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 That was beautiful, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 that is beautiful crying again.....can't seem to keep from doing that the last couple days Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 That is really special! Thank you for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Wow absolutely beautiful. Reading that tears streaming down my face, I did save it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Thats my favourite greyhound piece Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 That is so beautiful. It hurts to read all the passings of our greys. I dread that day so much, I will never be the same. God bless all the mommys and daddys of the greys who passed and grant them comfort and heal their pain. To the greys - run free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGrey Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Beautiful poem. It's been such a hard last few weeks it seems and there really are no words to help ease the pain, at least none I can think of. The only thing I can think of is to say how deeply sorry I am to all of those that have lost such good friends. There's nothing like the unwavering, unending love from God's 4 legged souls that we adore so much. Godspeed sweet souls, you are forever in our hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tammara Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 That is sooo beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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