queenwinniesmom Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Running With The Queen---For Winnie In the world of Greyhound racing, she was beauty, fast and proud, but her world was lived in solitude inside a noisy crowd. She lacked the missing puzzle piece, the one that made her whole. It waited past the finish line, an elusive, hidden goal. So she searched within her silence, till fate showed her the way. We knew that when our eyes met, the Queen was home to stay. I felt I'd beat the greatest odds when Winnie came along. Fate smiled unexpectedly, and brought a love so strong. She settled in, and took her place, and made it clearly known that she was canine royalty, an heiress to the throne. When I first saw her run for joy, I felt my spirits soar. We shared both love and freedom-- how could we ask for more? Whatever trouble marred my day, the clouds were all washed clean. I felt I'd seen a miracle-- I was running with a Queen! You'll never run to please a crowd, I promised her that day. No stranger's hands, no cages, love never runs away. But cancer is a traitor that lets us dream our dreams, then takes them from us suddenly, and our hearts will break, it seems. But for years she fought that monster, and beat it at it's game. In Heaven's book of heroes, you will find Queen Winnie's name. As a brave and patient tripod, she inspired me to do more. She faced her life on three legs with the courage at her core. But the strongest heart grows weary, though we know how hard she tried. Yet it never killed her spirit. I'll let nothing steal her pride. And so I set her free today, to run in fields of gold, with those who've gone before her-- The Queen is here, they're told. A more joyous celebration my Winnie's never seen, as friends and family gather round, to go running with the Queen. Nancy Hanson Queen Winnifred Grace (Sudden Wink) 11-23-95----10-1-07 Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsqdogsmom Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greys4Us Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 How beautiful. And clearly written from the heart. My sympathy for your loss; you are to be commended for your love and devotion. She was blessed to have you and you surely will be too for what you did for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 That is beautiful. Can I use that under picture when I put her on the Angel page? Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 Janet, I would love it if you wanted to use it. Thank-you! Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linn Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 What a wonderful tribute to your Queen. It brought tears to my eyes in rememberance of my angels. Thank you for sharing it with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Thank you for such a loving tribute for your girl and for sharing it, and her, with us. Bo, Jim, Ryce and Miss Milly will run with her gladly. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 That is a wonderful poem, for an inspiring girl. Thank you for sharing it. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 thank you for sharing her with us all. how truly touching. that was as beautiful as she was. 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 SoulsMom Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjh Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 What a lovely tribute... Quote Life with Leo the greyhound and Daisy the puggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Wow! :grouphug 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...
Greytlady94 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 What beautiful words for such a beautiful, precious soul. 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 gottaluvgreysindy Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Now that was B E A U T I F U L!!!! Thank you sooooooo much for sharing, that is breathtaking. You have such talent Nancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomoftheFuzzy Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 You're amazing with words, Nancy. Always have been. What a great tribute to the Queen. I was just poring over pictures of Gino, getting sad and thinking how I wish he was still here. But the only thing that comforted me just before was thinking that he and Winnie are together now. I bet Gino's curly tail is wagging like mad in her presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PetersMom Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 That was a wonderful poem, filled with so much emotion and love for your Queen. I hope that my boy Peter - who just went to the bridge a few weeks ago - will run free with the Queen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 That is just wonderful...so sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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