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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 |
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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sgreybe Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 209London, UK |
Dear Traveling Heart This poem has so much depth, so much unabashed feeling that it drove me to tears. I am mostly a cat-lover myself, but any animal actually, and all animals deserve only love and support. Thank you for people like you, I agree the world could do without the other kind. This is precious. Sylvia |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Wow,...what a touching piece. *Sigh*,..it really got to me. I have seen this sort of thing happen,...much too close to home. I grew up with animals and have witnessed things I'd rather not talk about. Your poem has hit a spot in me that is bringing back so many memories. Thank you for sharing this and may Rowdie rest in peace. *Take care. |
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Swåmp¤Faerÿie Member
since 2000-03-29
Posts 358Illinois |
I don't know about the rest of you......but i cried....LOL....a short time ago my dog which i've had for 3 years died....she was my best friend for so long,i miss her so much. This is a beautiful poem and a great tribute to Rowdie =] swamp And there she weaves by night and day, a magic web of colours gay.~Tennyson |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
My God this was a sad one, i really bawled with this!!! I don't care what anyone says I believe the dog can be your best friend in ways others sometimes don't understand. I often worry briefly if I divorced what would happen to my two beloved kitty's. I am so glad you made this dog's life heaven for a few years... Bless your heart hon *hugs* I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn..... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
P.S. I forgot to add I am also glad she died in your arms, no better way to go than being safe in the arms of one you love. I wish my two dogs could've done the same!! Isis I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn..... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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traveling heart Junior Member
since 2000-05-27
Posts 26 |
Thank you everyone for all the nice things you have had to say. My "Rowdie-girl" meant so very much to me, somedays when I think of her I try and focus more on her happy days than her sad, but this was a terrific release. Thanks again too, for making me feel so welcome here, as a fledgling poet it is appreciated so much!! TH |
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