Author Topic: Dog poem (Read 6182 times)

sabrina · « **Reply #15 on:** September 22, 2012, 12:47:52 pm »

Just so true,

Sylvia · « **Reply #16 on:** September 24, 2012, 05:39:50 pm »

I've had to read that a few times just to get past the first verse

Maybe this poem should be included in "puppy packs" or, preferably given to prospective owners before they pick up the pup.

Beewyched · « **Reply #17 on:** September 24, 2012, 10:16:02 pm »

Mammyshaz · « **Reply #18 on:** September 24, 2012, 11:19:12 pm »

Having worked in stray kennels when I first left school, this brings back very painful memories. Cuddling near 100 dogs per week as they had their final day

and laying each body , a wasted life , outside for collection

They don't lose their life for any other reasons than thoughlessness

I strongly believe registration for dog ownership should be brought in and regulated.

Bumblebear · « **Reply #19 on:** October 06, 2012, 11:40:00 pm »

This is a very moving poem too....tissues at the ready....reminds me of my boy who died last year.

"I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said, "It's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be so near you every day
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled; I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
And say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me."