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Ode to Rowdie Jane
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Ode to Rowdie Jane |
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traveling heart Junior Member
since 2000-05-27
Posts 26 |
Originally posted at Dark Passions, but reposted here. TH ------------------------------------------------------------------------ At one time I was a cat fancier And a fiance And at that time I didn't have a minute To become a devoted momma To a puppy dog in torment But my cousin begged me, "Please, She is being abused!" So under cover of darkness we took her From a home that made her confused About people and their nature So that she could be nurtured Away from starvation and Cruel emotional butchers Time went on, she had a cat sibling And they got along famously Playing a cat & dog game of "Get the kitty" Rowdie would corner Precious under a couch She'd chase her and play with her All over our house She would sit on my lap All fifty-five pounds And on her back She'd be my log for strumming on her tummy Until the tail wagged that dog One day my marriage ended and I moved away The momma part of me died on that day Not for the spouse, nor the house but for my Rowdie & Precious that I had to give away But my neighbors called They made no excuse For an ex-husband who for some time Had begun to abuse I could not believe nor conceive How he could do this For Rowdie was the sweetest gift She would no longer be his I fought in court to get them both back I would give her the love That with him she lacked The courts sided with me that day And for 10 more months we had 300 more days of play But time ticked on And her health became poor The vet shook his head He said she could carry on no more Somehow she had convinced herself in her mind That her body although failing Could carry on with me just fine Her kidneys had failed There was nothing more to be done Except to leave that vets office For one last day of fun She was too weak to eat But after a little rest She and I took a last treat We did our best A trip to her park For one final swim She weakly ran for that pond and she jumped right in Paddling and showing me her final strength I had to hold back Tears as She fought to not sink I went in and I carried her out and in my arms she slipped away Her eyes loving me with no doubt... She went to wherever it is Border Collies go and as I choked back tears I let her know That she changed my life and over the years I would try to rise above my anger despite her demise She was the best thing That could happen to a girl That initially had Not a minute for her *Note: Rowdie was my first and only dog, and she gave me so many gifts in her 6 years of life. Her kidney failure was a result of malnourishment at the beginning of her life and again at the hands of my ex-husband. This world needs fewer cruel people. I still miss her so much... If you have a dog please pet them today and be grateful for their sweetness and unconditional love... Precious thrives today with her feline sibling Otis... TH |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, TravelingHeart~ You touched mine with this. At present I have four loving dog critters. One of the most loyal pets I ever had was a Border Collie named Kilian. My how that dog loved his mistress - and likewise was loved by her. I can imagine what you experienced with your wonderful 'Rowdie' ... anyone with that much love should own another pet to cherish. Thanks for sharing. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
It's amazing the way that pets can make themeselves part of us isn't it? They give and give and give. . . would that we all could be like they. . . Wonderful poem my friend. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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