vickyb
Well-Known Member
...my little Yorkie, who died suddenly on Tuesday. She was 13 and a half and had a full and fantastic life. She will be forever missed.
I wrote this poem some time ago for a friend whose dog had died, now I am putting it on here for me, and everyone who has lost a dog friend. R.I.P. Billie.
As owners shrink distraught from sudden loss,
And hide away the things we now don't need,
(for seeing them is painful, memories fresh,
of doggy blankets, collars, unused feed.)
They mope and weep, and thinking to themselves,
Go over what they might have, could have done.
And the kitchen corner where there's now just space -
Well, don't be sad, for we are having fun.
Our earthly pains and sickness have all gone.
The sun is shining, breezes gently blow.
All friends re-joined, we dig and play and sniff,
But remember you that we have left below.
And we are happy that we had good lives,
And in our own way made you happy too.
But life is short and sweet and we must die,
and all your mates are now in pastures new.
So don't cry mums, we had a lovely time,
and now we look down on you from above.
For ever we'll remember how you cared,
and we'll always think of you with deepest love.
I wrote this poem some time ago for a friend whose dog had died, now I am putting it on here for me, and everyone who has lost a dog friend. R.I.P. Billie.
As owners shrink distraught from sudden loss,
And hide away the things we now don't need,
(for seeing them is painful, memories fresh,
of doggy blankets, collars, unused feed.)
They mope and weep, and thinking to themselves,
Go over what they might have, could have done.
And the kitchen corner where there's now just space -
Well, don't be sad, for we are having fun.
Our earthly pains and sickness have all gone.
The sun is shining, breezes gently blow.
All friends re-joined, we dig and play and sniff,
But remember you that we have left below.
And we are happy that we had good lives,
And in our own way made you happy too.
But life is short and sweet and we must die,
and all your mates are now in pastures new.
So don't cry mums, we had a lovely time,
and now we look down on you from above.
For ever we'll remember how you cared,
and we'll always think of you with deepest love.
