Poems

[marion]

I just thought I'd like to post some poems. You've probably already seen several of them but some people may not have done. I've read them thousands of times and they never cease to make me cry. I thought it would be nice for those who have lost a pet to gain some comfort and have a good cry. There are several, so please bear with me. Poem No1.

[b][color=red]Tribute To A Best Friend

Sunlight streams through window pane
unto a spot on the floor....
then I remember,
it's where you used to lie,
but now you are no more.
Our feet walk down a hall of carpet,
and muted echoes sound....
then I remember,
It's where your paws would joyously abound.
A voice is heard along the road,
and up beyond the hill,
then I remember it can't be yours....
your golden voice is still.
But I'll take that vacant spot of floor
and empty muted hall
and lay them with the absent voice
and unused dish along the wall.
I'll wrap these treasured memorials
in a blanket of my love
and keep them for my best friend
until we meet above.[/b][/color]

[marion]

Poem No2

[b][color=red]WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME
Author Unknown

When tomorrow starts without me and I'm not there to see;
The sun will rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
Remembering how I'd lay my head in your lap that special way.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name and petted me with her hand.

She said my place was ready in Heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But, as I turned to heel away a tear fell from my eye,
For all my life I never thought that I would have to die.

I had so much to live for, so many sits and downs to do
It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought about our lives together, I know you must be sad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.

Remember how I'd nudge your hand and poke you with my nose?
The frisbee I would gladly chase, the bad guy, I'd "bark and hold".
If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while,
I'd wag my tail and kiss you, just so I could see you smile.

But, then I fully realized that this could never be
For emptiness and memories will take the place of me.
And when I thought of treats and toys I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you and when I did, my dog-heart filled with sorrow.

But then I walked through Heaven's gate, and felt so much at home;
As God looked down and smiled at me from His beautiful golden throne.
He said, "This is eternity

[marion]

No 3

[b][color=blue]THE TIME HAS COME

The time has come I think you know
the Lord is calling so I must go
I love you so much; I wish it wasn't so
I wish I could stay; I don't want to go

You're the best family a dog ever had
so kind and gentle never mean or mad
I'll never forget the day that we met
I was so lucky to become your pet

You opened your door and showed me your heart
I'll never forget you; we'll never part
You loved me and cared for me over the years
you taught me everything and took away my fears

The Lord is calling now I must go
but before I go I want you to know
I know it hurts to lose a friend
but I'll always be with you even to the end[/color][/b]

[marion]

No 4

[b][color=red]FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND

You're giving me a special gift,
so sorrowfully endowed,
and through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud.
But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.
So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic, that will
Once more make me whole.
The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
to do this thing that must be done,
for it's the only way.
That strength is why I've followed you,
and chose you as my friend,
and why I've loved you all these years...
my partner until the end.
Please, understand just what this gift,
you're giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost,
And all my dignity.
You take a stand on my behalf,
for that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right,
for I believe it too.
So one last time, I breathe your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage that's within you,
To now grant me this appeal.
Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.
And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory I'll stay.
I'll be there watching over you,
Your ever faithful friend,
And in your memories I'll run,
...a young dog once again.[/color][/b]

[marion]

No. 5

[b]Message To My Mum and Dad

The day you laid me down to sleep
you prayed to the Lord; my soul to keep
I know you had to send me on my way
but you sent me to a new; better; and much brighter day

You sent me home; to heaven above
where I'm cradled in God's arms; covered with His love
I understand what you did; you did out of love
and I'll return that love; from my new home above

My sickness is gone; and I'm free here to roam
I run and play in the meadows; here in my new home
We play here by the Bridge; from morning to night
there is no rain here; just warm sunlight

I know you all miss me; I miss you all too
but I'll always be with you; whatever you do
Please wipe the tears; from your weeping eyes
by remembering the good times; from days gone by

When you look out; into the dark of night
I'll be that bright star; your guiding light
We'll meet again at the Bridge one day
when we'll walk in the light; together to stay[/b]

[marion]

No. 6

[b][color=red]Beyond The Rainbow

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.

I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.

I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.

For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can ever see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart. [/color][/b]

[marion]

No. 7

[b][color=blue]GOODBYE

With heavy hearts; and a tear in our eyes
after all these years; we must say goodbye
Please understand; we've done all we could
if there was anything we could do; you know we would

I'm sitting right here; gently rubbing your ears
while I talk to you softly; trying to hold back the tears
The memories you gave us; we'll never forget
especially the ones; of the day we all met

One last hug; and one last kiss
you have no idea; how much you'll be missed
To look into your eyes; this one last time
you tell me it's ok; you know it's your time

Close your eyes now; and go to sleep
we'll pray to the Lord; you're soul he'll keep
Go in peace now; our good friend
we'll stay right here with you; until the end

Dream of that special day and time
when we'll meet at the Bridge; and all will be fine
We'll run and play; side by side
with a soft warm feeling; deep down inside

Your memory will live on; in each one of us
you'll always be number ONE; to all of us
Have a safe journey; through the night
I promise when you awake; you'll be in God's light

So with heavy hearts; and tears in our eyes
just for now my friend; we say goodbye[/color][/b]

[marion]

No. 8

[color=red][b]I ONLY WANTED YOU

They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.

If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.[/b][/color]

[marion]

No. 9

[b]... if he wakes in Your arms... by R.A.S.

I can hardly see through my tears... today I sent my best friend of years
and years somewhere he had to go, where pain and sickness he won't have to know.
He's been with me ever since he was a pup... today I've had to give him up.
He was sick, we both knew it and I wouldn't put him through it.

Thinking back to the day my wife brought him, I told her then that I didn't want him...
"Noise and mess and bills to pay!" - I can't believe I felt that way.
Didn't know that in the end, he would be my dearest friend.
Didn't know that he would be the greatest gift that came to me.

How did one like me deserve a friend who wanted just to serve?
What was there that made him love me, with nobody else above me?
When I looked into his eyes, never did he criticize,
never did he hold a grudge, never did he try to judge.

Recently, an anxious day. "How come you don't want to play?"
Took him to the vet to see what might be wrong with my "puppy".
Worse by far than I expected, fatal illness was detected.
Nothing much that we could do but keep him comfy til he's through.

Back at home I tried to tell him of the bad luck that befell him
All I could see in his eyes was wondering why his master cries.
I don't think he understood - his eyes just asked "Wasn't I good?"
"How come now I make you sad? Let me kiss and hug you, dad!"

Two last weeks I had to try to find a way to say goodbye.
In that time I told him more than I ever had before
just how much I loved my pup, how it hurt to give him up.
How though gone, he'd always be inside my heart, a part of me.

Then today was no mistaking, I made the decision, my heart was breaking.
I called and asked the vet to come by - I didn't have to tell him why.
He arrived in awhile and asked "Are you ready?" I sighed, I nodded, I felt so unsteady.
Got down on the floor by my boy who was dying, and I just didn't care if the vet saw me crying.

As my pup slipped away, the last things he felt were the kisses and hugs of his master who knelt
On that "blankie" beside him to bid him goodbye, who had just one more minute to tell him, to try
to say thanks to his boy for a lifetime of love.... "Dear God, let me see him in heaven above!
But for now Lord, please hold him, watch over his rest... if he wakes in Your arms tell him I love him best." [/b]

[marion]

No. 10

[b][color=red]MAY I GO NOW

May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
And endless lonely nights?
I

[marion]

Sorry, this is the last (thank god I hear you say), I have got more but don't want to push it. :o

The Last one:

[b][color=blue]THE EULOGY

Look not where I was
For I am not there
My spirit is free
I am everywhere

In the air that you breathe
In the sounds that you hear
Don't cry for me Mom
My spirit is near

I'll watch for you
From the other side
I'll be the one running
New friends by my side

Smile at my memory
Remember in your heart
This isn't the end
It's a brand new start[/color][/b]

[ellieangel]

Blimey Marion you've got me in floods here :cry:
They were lovely thank you for sharing them :wink:

I have one too...

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

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 the shops today, your arms were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care. I want to reassure 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 near you everyday. 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, Goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning.

I think you should make this a sticky for everyone to post their favourites :wink:

[marion]

I love that one Zoe, I actually printed that one out a few months ago when friends lost one of their dogs. I did it with a picture of their dog at the top. They cried buckets but it somehow gave them comfort as well.

I love to read them over and over again, even after all this time. :oops:

K, I hope you managed to adapt the last one for your purpose, let me know what you came up with.

Zoe, it would be nice for everyone to post their favourites, there are some beautiful poems out there. Then we can keep coming back to read them over and over again. Especially when you've lost a beloved animal.
I LOVE poetry. :lol:

[Malamum]

They were all very sad - in a nice kind of way :angel:

[imported_amber]

marion, your poems are wonderful, roo was round at mine the other day we both ended up in tears reading memorials :cry:
a couple of years ago I had to have 2 of my danes put to sleep the same day, Sasha (a blue) was a week of eleven (a good age for a dane) and Zigi who was a fawn and 6 years of age, who had back problems, Robbie Williams was top of the charts with Angels :angel: , now everytime I hear it I cry buckets, that was their song (i saw him in concert at Knebworth, he was magic) thanks for your wonderful thoughts for our 'kids'

[marion]

I know, I cry everytime I read them. Big sops aren't we. :cry: :oops:

[Guest Anonymous]

those poems wer beautiful, i`ve tears streaming down my face remembering Ben and Bronwin who went to the bridge 3 yrs ago :cry: :cry:

i love doggie poems

[mouseatthebusstop]

beautiful Marion :cry: :cry: :cry: