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Farewell, Beloved Rover
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Farewell, Beloved Rover |
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HEG Junior Member
since 2002-01-18
Posts 42 |
In the parking lot we sit, you beside me, me behind the wheel, Desperately just a little more time I try to steal. Over 15 years you have been my loving companion and true friend. If only there were some way to make you young again! Your head lies in my lap, your body warmed by the sun. If only once more in the backyard you could chase and run! Age has brought you infirmity and put you in such great pain. Oh Lord! Can I really kill you and remain completely sane? Half-blind, nearly deaf, you can move only agonizingly slow, Internal organs failing, constant pain dwells within, I know. The vet says that the quality of your life is now over, That the kind thing for me to do is let him kill my Rover! Memories of squirrels and you engaged in the chase, Me laughing as you climbed into my lap to lick my face, Thousands of balls retrieved...oh, the games we did share. You are the smartest dog alive, none other can compare. These thoughts flood my mind, breaking my heart. Logically I know that it is now time for us to part, But my heart, filled with grief and dread, says wait. If only some miracle could occur, taking us far away To a magical place where you young again could now play. After a lifetime of affection, love, and unwavering devotion, Your reward is euthanasia! Where does the vet get such a notion? Well-meaning friends have said put you down, get a puppy instead. Surely inside these people a part of their heart must be dead! My mind firmly insists it does no good any more to wait. Suddenly the vet appears, complaining that I am two hours late, To please come inside, for he can delay no more. Heartbroken, sobbing, my fingers reluctantly pry open my car door. I carry you inside, carefully placing you on the metal table. I know to remainin this room beside you, I must somehow be able. Tears welling up in my eyes, streaming down my cheeks, I can hardly see. You, as though sensing my anguish, appear eager to comfort me. The vet works quickly, giving the fateful shot as gently as he can. I pat your head, you look up with trusting eyes, licking my hand. Slowly your eyes close; the vet says your life has come to its end. Your suffering is over; it'll be forever before my heart can mend. Rest well, beloved Rover; thanks for having let me be your friend. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! why do I have to love animals so much  Kathleen--(Kay) |
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Canuckster Member
since 2002-01-09
Posts 285New Mexico, USA |
Very Sad. Very heart rending poem and you've captured so much. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) This poem about broke my heart, sweet friend, my heart cries out to you so so much, for I too know how it feels to lose something so dear! When I was just a little boy, I had two kittys, one named Holly and one named Suky, and they were the only friends I ever had because all the kids at school were mean to me, and I loved them so much, then one month later my Holly passed away of sickness and my Suky ran away! (wipes tears) Oh my gosh, I can't stop crying, I need to take some time to cry to myself! My heart goes out to you, sweet friend, God Bless You always, and I know deep down Rover was so happy always to have such a loving owner like you, and he is always smiling from up above, so happy to love you! (big hugggsssssss) We all love you so much, sweet friend, sad but very beautiful! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (01-18-2002 06:03 PM).] |
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