Loss of a dog poem

[1963comet]

The Loss Of A Dear Friend

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 so 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 your tea.
You were thinking of the many times,
your hands reached out 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 am 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 everyday.
To say with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quiet, then smiled, I think you knew..
In the stillness of that evening,
I was very close to you.

The day is over now... I smile and watch you yawning,
And say, "Goodnight, 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 and be with me.

[Ajax]

That is a beautiful poem. Did you write it? Either way, thank you for sharing it with us. For anyone who has lost a dog and considered that pet ore than just an animal, it really hits home. I'm going to print it and use it when the time comes.
Thanks again!
-Ajax

[deedee]

I love that (((comet))) ... did you write it?

We've lost a couple of dogs over the years ... and will go thru it again some day as our oldest two are 11 and 12. I try to enjoy each day with them, knowing that every one is a gift.

Thanks so much for sharing this here

[indigo]

Thank you I lost 2 of my old girls over the last 2 years this is a wonderful verse.