Star quality
Was that your big wolfy ears
I saw, in my dream,
poking out of the green bush
poking out of the green bush
at dusk?
Your time has gone by too fast.
How you loved fishing and camping
with your people.
You barked each fish into the boat,
then sniffed and kissed it,
to welcome it aboard.
You had your own camp chair
around the fire. You loved
your life, and we love you.
Your legs are failing you, now.
Our hearts are sad
that you are in pain. But
once we set you free,
we promise
that you are in pain. But
once we set you free,
we promise
you will live forever in memory,
a wolfy boy, with a big presence,
who gladdened
who gladdened
all our lives.
Smokey laughing
Sadly, my granddog Smokey's hind legs are failing him. That time is coming soon, the one we dread, the hardest time of all, when we set him free. Like Pup, he has a big, wolfy, hilarious presence that only he can fill. He has lived a wonderful life, fishing and camping with my son and daughter-in-law. So glad he had that. So sad it is nearing its end.
What a special doggo, and what a special life he has led! It's clear he is super loved and knows it. I love both pictures, especially the bottom one with the wolf art and bookshelves in the background.
ReplyDeleteThat was my suite when I lived at the farm..........the wolves are now all over my walls here - and I mean ALL over. lol.
DeleteWhat a beautiful celebration of true love. I am glad Smokey has such love around him and has had a good life and still will until it is time - Jae
ReplyDeleteGood memories, here. Makes me miss my four legged friend
ReplyDeleteThis is so very sad, Sherry! He definitely has led a wonderful life with two humans who gave him the best kind of life for a dog!
ReplyDeleteOh dear.. sad, so very sad. But am glad he lived well and I love that he had his own chair by the campfire...what a precious image that is!
ReplyDeleteAww so sad and his human friends will miss him when he is gone. sigh...
ReplyDeleteWhat an all-star life he has led! So sorry for the loss you and his other loved ones must face. What great moments you all will cherish in memory, for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good boy. It is so heartbreaking when this time comes, but the love and the memories are always there. A beautifully written, heartfelt celebration of his life, Sherry.
ReplyDelete"Star quality" and a life well-lived and loved. Who can ask for anything more?! Except more time. "Your time has gone by too fast." Praying their loss and yours will be enfolded in the comfort of loving memories, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteYour poem reminded me of the emotions/memories I have experienced [thrice] ... letting go when the time has come / so incredibly painful. Our fur-babies are precious indeed.
ReplyDeleteThis for sure is the most heart crushing time to say goodbyes and give our animals peace. Wishing you the courage to get through this time
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. It is so hard to say goodbye to a loved pet, family member. We are getting close to that with Arlo, our Dawn's dog. It feels like we will just lose more of her.
ReplyDelete“You barked each fish into the boat,” Oh yes! I love that. Doggo protecting everyone from those flappy invaders!
ReplyDeletewe grieve our dog companions perhaps more so than human, since the love is more pure. perhaps it is because we know it is ephemeral and we don't hold to the illusion of ever-lasting love as we do with people. the beauty is in the brevity ~
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