RhodyGreys Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I had forgotten I had written this one, but today marks the 5 year anniversary of my Ringo passing, and we have lost so many in the last 24 hours. I've modified it slightly to eliminate gender-specific references. Eternal Sleepfor Shae-Leigh, December 18, 2007On your last day, you laid your headOn the softest blanket, and I saidYou're ready to tread where the angels treadThough I want to keep you here instead.On your last day, you met my eyesTold me you were ready to say goodbyeWithout fuss or fight or the smallest cryYour spirit went soaring into the sky.On your last day, you ate a mealYou ate with gusto, you ate with zealBig brown eyes turned on me to stealMy heart again, in a moment so real...On your last day, you took a strollI could see how the years had taken a tollThrough the coat you shivered, my only goalBecame your comfort, though it tore my soul.You sniffed the wind, you ate your foodYou did everything you thought you shouldBut nothing more, then you lay down to sleepYour sleep was peaceful, your sleep was deep...I saw your legs twitch while you snoozed in the sunAnd I knew all you wanted to do was runFrom your failing body, to soar with the stars:What a gift were those last moments of ours.You gave us the sweetest, most loving years:I will miss being able to stroke your earsI will miss being able to calm your fearsI will miss being able to dry my tears.I will miss every day that we do not share,But I know that someday, I will meet you thereAt the Rainbow Bridge, at heaven's gate.No matter the years that you have to wait.Don't worry dear hound, I will keep you safeHere in my heart, in a sheltered place.© 2007 m.e. brady 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...
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MachosMom Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Someone pass the tissues please... This was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Quote Mom to Macho (JS XtremeMachine 1/12/2007 -8/17/2012 ... Gotcha day 9/2/2011. I miss you BigMan)Moonbeam (Ninos Full Moon 11/1/2009, Gotcha day 9/2/2012), Hattie (Kiowa Hats Off 4/14/2011, Gotcha day 10/13/2012), Keiva (JS Igotyourbooty 1/12/2007, Gotcha Day 1/8/2014)Jimmy (Blu Too James 06/26/2014, Gotcha day 09/12/2015), a shepard mix named Tista, some cats, and some reptiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukasmom Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 that says it all so beautifully. Thank you for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Thanks... Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest normaandburrell Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 So beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sireltonsmom Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Thanks for sharing. My sweet boy would be 16 today. We had him until he was 14.5 so we celebrate that. Your poem speaks to all of us who had to let our precious houndies go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Thank you Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 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...
DesiRayMom Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Typing through tears, but I loved it.........thank you. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Now I just have tears running down my face. That is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 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...
IansMom Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 A beautiful tribute and heartbreaking at the same time. Thank you for sharing this. Quote Lisa & Chris with Bella and Little Petey ~Our sweet Ian forever in our hearts~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Allyson Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 We put our Gilby to sleep last night. I, too, am typing with tears flowing. Thank you for sharing...I needed this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Made me cry, but so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I agree, it's very beautiful. Sadly, December17th is our 5th year without Bailey and I still remember saying good-bye so clearly, albeit the pain has lessened over the years. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Thanks for posting this sad but true & moving tribute Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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