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Alanor Junior Member
since 2009-07-01
Posts 12 |
The following was written last Christmas when my dog of 13 years became terribly ill. He had to be put to sleep a couple weeks later. Being there for him and watching him to the very end was one of the most painful things I've ever had to do. ----------------------------------------------------- It has been many years Since I looked upon you, Death, And I hoped it would be many more. I still remember vividly, the time I saw you from before. Your vision never left me, though I thought that it had faded, I never shook the grim terror in me That you created. And now I look upon you again, You've come to take my faithful friend, And I cower here, defeated. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Alan, intense write remembering the pain. Yes, it is so difficult to let them go, our pets become a member of the family and we hurt terribly. But know that he is in a beautiful place now, I just know, because my cat Mizar who moved on made that clear. Love, Margherita  |
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Alanor Junior Member
since 2009-07-01
Posts 12 |
Thank you Marg. I still remember how hard it was to see him deteriorate, and yet every time he saw me his plaintive eyes looked up at me and his tail wagged and I knew how much my presence meant to him. I wrote this poem to motivate me out of my selfishness and cowardice so I could be with my loved one in his final moments. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 Condolences..feels like such a weak word.Heart hugs, for the loss of your beloved dog. Pets capture our hearts, and when they leave, it can be devastating. |
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Alanor Junior Member
since 2009-07-01
Posts 12 |
Thank you Midnite. I've lost people in my life very dear to me, and yet this loss stung me like no other. I'm still quite sore about it. Curious. |
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