Guest Ohiogreymom Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 It's been a little over 2 months now since I let Reggie go. I miss him so much! I hold his pictures and touch them, and I can still feel his soft little head. My sweetie had osteo, and I chose not to put him thru an amputation, but I was so afraid his leg would break, and I couldn't stand the thoughts of that. This poem helped me, so maybe it can help someone else who has the decision of when to let them go. Darlene May I Go? May I go now? Do you think the time is right? May I say good-bye to pain filled days and endless lonely nights? I've lived my life and done my best. An example tried to be. So can I take that step beyond and set my spirit free? I didn't want to go at first. I fought with all my might. But something seems to draw me now To a warm and loving light. I want to go. I really do. It's difficult to stay. But I will try as best I can to live just one more day. To give you time to care for me And share your love and fears I know you're sad and afraid, because I see your tears I'll not be far, I promise that, and hope you'll always know That my spirit will be close to you, wherever you may go. Thank you so, for loving me. You know I love you too, That's why it's hard to say good-bye And end this life with you. So hold me now, just one more time, and let me hear you say, Because you care so much for me, You'll let me go today. Susan A. Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 What a lovely and comforting poem. It is so very hard to say goodbye to our cherished friends but many times it is the kindest thing we must do for them. Hugs to you on missing your boy - I truly know how it feels. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Beautiful but so hard to read through the tears. I know the pain you are speaking of. I don't think it ever goes away. The only fault I have found with my hounds is that their life span is too short. to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Downtownhoundz Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Beautiful but so hard to read through the tears. I know the pain you are speaking of. I don't think it ever goes away. The only fault I have found with my hounds is that their life span is too short. to you. I second that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 :cry1 :grouphug Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I've never seen this one before. Lovely. to you. I know how you feel. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grey14me Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 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 Gingergrey Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thank you so much for sharing this poem. I think of my Ginger as I read this. I cried because its so touching! It is comforting to know that we do make the right decisions for our angels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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racindog Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Beautiful but so hard to read through the tears. I know the pain you are speaking of. I don't think it ever goes away. The only fault I have found with my hounds is that their life span is too short. to you. I second that.... Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Beautiful poem - should have known I would need kleenex. You should have a patent on that poem. Beautiful tribute and thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greycrew Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 That's beautiful. Made me cry. It will be 2 months tomorrow that I let Juneau go to Osteo. It's heartwrenching. I still second guess myself. I lay in bed and make sure I remember exactly how he looked and felt and everything he did. I don't want to forget. I miss him so much. I kiss his picture everytime I walk by it. I know how you feel. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 That made me cry, also. it's been almost five months since I lost Loca and I second guess myself every day. It still hurts as much as it did the day I lost her. to you Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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