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Hushed Little Baby
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Hushed Little Baby |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA 
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 (not her, but an almost exact match, just so you could see what she looked like) Hushed Little Baby I fell in love with a little girl who would never grow up born with golden loose curls small as a fragile teacup. She was, and always will be Baby, and so she was named with green eyes soft & lovely with floor length swaying mane. For 18 years we shared our lives Tiny and shy, yet she stayed On love and affection she thrived For Maltese's are just made that way. Her spot: huddled under my chin Beaming up with her caring eyes Tongue stuck out with toothy grin. Only being alone could make her cry My brave little girl: still shy, demure was now in pain, yet showed it not with baseball growths of cancer tumors Her courage and strength shan't be forgot. I dreaded the day she began to pant Her rasping breath: a warning chant Just picking her up would make her cough cataracts making her soft eyes tough. 'Beezbo' was her secret name: one she would come to no matter the pain In cold October, amidst a freezing rain I called: Beezies! but she no longer came. So Hush, my sweet angel; close your eyes. Sleep and dream of all our special times Though your corner is absent as you depart Forever, you’ll stay, Baby, deep within my heart. ~ ~ ~ Dedicated to the memory of the world’s sweetest little girl Maltese dog:Baby Beezbo who passed a week ago. Only God understands how much I loved her [This message has been edited by ShadowRider (11-03-2002 08:39 AM).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Many will understand....anyone who has shared years with a furry companion understands that bond... I am very sorry for your loss...youve written a heartfelt touching tribute. take care, jm |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hi Jeff, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know the heartache of losing a beloved pet. We had our poodle for 16 years and it's like losing a member of the family. Heartfelt write. ~Hugs~ ~Love, like magic, depends on believing.~ |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Oh, Jeff... I'm so sorry that you lost your little "Baby". If you read my poem about my "Other Baby", you'll see that I understand a little of how you feel. Next month he'll be a year old and I love him more than I thought I could ever love an animal. I know it has to be an enormous loss and pain. Love makes the world go 'round (unkown) |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh Jeff...God, and others, understand, believe me. Eighteen years for a small dog...that is unreal, and so showing of the love and care you gave her... You do know, that when a dog lets you handle them through the worst pain, that they are showing the ultimate love... So she did. |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
I did: I cried four times at each reply for while she is Heaven's gain I am still not over the missing-her pain. Thank you all, for your helpful words. I really DO miss her. Putting her down was perhaps the hardest thing i have ever had to do. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your baby Beezbo, sweet friend, I know just how it feels to lose a pet so dear as when I was a little boy I had two kittys, Suky and Holly, but one died of the flu and another ran away! (wipes tears) My heart goes out to you, sweet frined, always know your baby will always be barking happily above and forever be blessed to have a sweet, loving owner...you! (sends angel hugs your way) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jeff, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Gosh Jeff, putting me in tears with this one....too many memories.... 18 years is exceptional....can be much of a person's life...and IS part of that life as well. Thanx for this one...your love is so obvious. |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
I'm so sorry to hear of what has happened to your Baby. You have been together for 18 years and I know you must have many happy memories that the two of you have shared. She will always be in your heart, in your soul. Very beautiful and moving tribute to your friend and companion of many years. ***Ivy Rose [This message has been edited by Ivy Rose (11-03-2002 02:36 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jeff, what you did to ease her pain and suffering was a very selfless and courageous act of love. God bless you and Baby Beezbo. ~ May your warm and wonderful memories of your beloved friend ease the pain of your loss. Linda |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
~speechlessly sad~ Thank you, dear friends. sigh |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Jeff Reading this has brought back the memory of my special friend, Tiger. Her special talent was hugging...and somehow sitting with her arms around my neck became a special and healing meditation. My heartfelt sympathy to you for your loss, Jeff!  |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
ShadowRider - I've been very touched by your write about 'Baby'. Had a close pet also, and was devestated with his loss some years ago.... BC |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Not Beezbo, tell me it isn't so!! I'm so sorry Jeff~ I didn't know~ My "B" has been working for a vet for some time now and has a hard time detaching herself from loving every pet that comes through the door, and worse to witness the sorrow in their owners eyes when the end draws near. You couldn't pay me enough!! I feel for you my friend. Hugs and all~ |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
This is soooo hard..... Got news this week, Beezbo's mate: Tribble ran off from my ex-wife's new house. He hasn't been found yet and he's deaf and can't hear them call for them. When it rains it pours.....two Maltese's buddies in one week....i am heartbroken. Special thank you, Lori...we have talked about how loving she was on several occasions and even named my old email account and former logon's after her. To the rest of you caring people: its a dear comfort to know my heart is in good hands with such caring poet's. Thank you all. Jeff |
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