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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-05-02 01:06 AM

COCO AND WOOFA

* * *

You lie beneath my feet
So devoted you are to me
Lately you've been hard of hearing
And you are having difficulty to see

But you've always been so faithful
Since the day we brought you home
Always happy being around us
Never feeling the need to roam

They say you're man's best friend
And I suppose that must be true
For your love is unconditional
These qualities in humans can be few

You've been such a big part of our family
Who has his special place on the mat
But your nose was put out of joint
On the day we brought a cat

Now you two are real good buddies
'tho you growl when in a mood
But you never once complain
When I see you demolish the cat's food

You've brought us so much happiness
Now living out your golden years
I don't look forward to your passing
For I may drown in all my tears

Suetang

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

1 posted 2002-05-02 01:15 AM

Sue,
Nope...you won't drown but you'll be miserable. I can sure relate. Domino is fourteen this summer.

Liked your write.

It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo!

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2002-05-02 08:28 AM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Sue, I was smiling all the way through the poem, and then right when I got to the end, I felt my heart was about to break feeling the grief in your heart! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSSS) Oh Sue, my heart goes out to you and I know your sweet Coco and Woofa will live on for you always and when the time is right, they may go on but deep down, they will never ever leave you alone, for not only are dogs a man and woman's best friend but I know deep down Coco and Woofa will always see you as the best owner they could ever have! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, you have one of the most loving and caring hearts out of everyone I know, you are a true angel, my thoughts are with you, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

bsquirrel

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-01-03

Posts 7855

3 posted 2002-05-02 02:29 PM

Touching and wise for what it says.

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

4 posted 2002-05-02 02:43 PM

Suetang - oh, how this brought back precious memories of our dear, departed Doberman,"Goose". She was the best friend I ever had and her unconditional love is missed to this day. This is a very sweet poem. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2002-05-02 07:11 PM

Sue: Pet lovers all go through that agaonizing day when a pet has to be put to sleep. It's so painful and yet when you measure the years of companionship and enjoyment, you know it's worth it. We have gone trhough this many times and probably will again. You never forget any of them, but it's good to give another one a home!

Betty Lou Hebert

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

6 posted 2002-05-02 08:54 PM

In the picture,  I could see a faithful
friend, lying tired in rest.  Struggling
a little....but still there,  still alive
and loving you...

I know well the feeling of loss of one of
our own pets....I have cried countless
tears in mourn of each passing...

They are a part of us, of our home and our
family....

Thank You Sue for another touching piece of
your beautiful words and heart.

my3monkeytoes
Member

since 2002-05-11

Posts 152
In the Carolina Breeze

7 posted 2002-06-01 06:22 AM

So often I feel this family member gets lost in the shuffle of every day activities...thank you for your beautiful write about a dog's faithfulness to his family, and reminding me how short our time is with these beloved friends. As I type, Essie lays under my desk by my feet...as always. She is a constant comfort there, my 10-yr-old canine companion. I think I'll take her to the game today!

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