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Youth in asia |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn 
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I bade Ol’ Scratch come down to my shack But not for me Not this time But, for one of mine For just a dog I invited a visit from the cowled collector And he arrived with the solution in a solution that was oddly as pink as the sun that struggled to lift the mourning fog from the river nearby My forehead and nose were pressed into the fur of my old friends neck An old yellow dog my hair, his shroud My one hand rested splayed on his chest the other tourniquet tight around a leg Preventing, for a moment the spreading solvent from breaking the bonds of Earth and Sky Too soon I felt the Harbingers’ hand pass beneath my own and deep within my companionable wreck to find the flame and pinch the wick The dark visage then beamed beatific at this gentlest of egress and gifted me with a requiem in motion A spiraling swirl of living petals Butterflies of several kinds appeared and arose from were he’d lain in mimic of a candles’ smoke [This message has been edited by wranx (06-17-2003 01:56 AM).] |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
This, as near as I can describe it, was my old friends' last morning. Oddly beautiful |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I know the feeling. I held my 15 year old Afghan, Ginger, when she had to be "put to sleep" also. It's an awful feeling, the dread before...but I wanted to be there with her... M |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Ed... I've been there...and I've shed my share of tears onto the neck of an old friend who aged faster than me...or just got tired of watching one suffer.. this piece took me back and stirred things I usually try to bury... I'm sorry for your loss.... |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
I (we) were very fortunate to have a vet friend come to the shack to do this. He passed gently on the deck in sight of his river, where he liked to be. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Ed - Johnny is up there running around with Bear - I am sure they are having the time of their lives - being labs and all - getting into all kinds of trouble (they were our dogs after all) This is beautiful I am so so terribly sorry Take solace in the fact that he can finally eat in peace Much Love and what a beautiful vision you have created here He is wagging in pride I am sure xxoo you sneaked in when I was replying . . . I am glad he went "home" from home with you by his side and "just a dog" I know better than that [This message has been edited by littlewing (06-16-2003 12:50 PM).] |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
How well you have described this bond which can be so much deeper than with most other humans. Don't be shocked to see him tease you through the eyes of another. Thank you for sharing with great skill this very touching moment. |
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Edder Senior Member
since 2003-04-02
Posts 671 |
i think it's time for me to take a walk down to the big pine for a visit...well done, my friend |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You wrote of the passing of your "best friend" with so much tenderness--and grace. Love & Eternal Light, EA |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
My throat hurts and my eyes sting. I'll be back. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Aww wranx~ My heart just locked up and I can't begin to find the words to tell you how badly I feel for you. I'm so very sorry! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
  oh-m'yetie... I'm so sorry lovie. love you Ed. |
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dreambuilder Member
since 2003-03-23
Posts 319caddyshack |
I know this pain - many times I have lost family members to the untimely needle of a vet I'm so sorry for your loss A beautiful write for a loving friend [This message has been edited by dreambuilder (06-16-2003 03:41 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I've never read a more tender farewell. Hesrt hugs to you, and a wave goodbye to your pal. loveya,  |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
I thought that I was doin' Ok with this, that is, until I read the comments above. You guys are killing me here. (with your kindnesses) Thanks... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
wranx...I know this too....hugs, you! |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This is one of your very best poems, Wranx. A true keeper. Core |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Ed, condolences offered. Have been down that road myself, many times. They are a part of us, aren't they? You wrote this very well, I enjoyed the trip you took me on with your descriptiveness. Nice write. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Ed great write and i know the comfort of a dog, better than people sometimes. Oh and the title, brilliant.grin |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh  dear |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
oh my..................... forgive me.... words fail this mere moth ..... heart-hugs poet Ed. |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
I am very proud to have met this finest of creatures a nobleman sleek and sure a man sure to uphold his heritage with sly wit but with utmost intent the intelligence in his eyes belied his form dapper, even in fur and you Ed... were his friend enough to know a gentleman doesn't ever show the baser things in life and he thanks you... he thanks you for being his well done my friend |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm back. I can't tell you how many times I read this yesterday, this morning... all I can say, Ed... is that I was always told trust a man who loves his dog. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You've touched the heart of every one of us who've been in a similar situation... this is a tender and beautiful tribute to your friend. Who knows? *S* Your pal may be chasing mine up some heavenly tree by now. *S* |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I am so in AWE of your words, this has a serene feeling...hugssss you... Me~ Through the darkness |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
How sweet of you! ARCTIC WIND |
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