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Next In Line
Contributed by
Nazmythian
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Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 06:24:59 AM in AEST
Topic:
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Next In Line
Put on my Superman clothes
Fight the tears back
Cause I know
They’re comin’
And I can’t let ‘em show
Grab the keys head to the car
Drivin’ slow cause
It’s not that far
And to tell the truth
I don’t wanna go
He’s in the back seat tongue hangin’ out
If he could reach the window
I have no doubt
He’d be ridin’ high
And lovin’ life
But he don’t know what the future holds
And all I know is he’s gotten old
And it’s killin’ me
I can’t bear to see
Him hurt no more
I remember like it was yesterday
I could shake the keys
And we would race
Out to the car
(That’s what makes this hard)
He would jump through an open window
Take a seat and
Be good to go
Before I could even get in
God, he’d always win
I had to help him in today
Cause his hips are bad and he just laid
Down on the seat
Lookin’ up at me
And I turned away
We pull into the parking lot
It takes every ounce of strength
I’ve got
To still my mind
And carry him inside
They lead us to a private room
To try and come to terms
With what we’re here to do
Sayin’ “Take your time, you’re next in line
It’ll be alright.”
Despite everything I think to try
I can’t bring myself to say good bye
And I can’t believe
With the weakness in my knees
That I’m still standing
Even through the hurt and gloom
I’m reminded that
They need the room
Cause they keep checkin’ to see
If we’re ready
I can’t manage much more than a sob
So all I do is simply nod
To make the call
I guess we’ve stalled
Quite long enough
He flinches when the needle goes in
I can’t help but feel I’m committing a sin
I wish I could find
Forgiveness
In his eyes
As he settles into a final sleep
And finally seems to be at peace
In my mind
I hear “Take your time, you’re next in line...
To die”
Put on my Superman clothes
Fight the tears back
Cause I know
They’re comin’
And I can’t let ‘em show
Rest well Dakota, you have certainly earned it.
I hope St Peter has a good throwing arm.
Nazmythian ~
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Re: Next In Line
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by LoveStruck_Hippie on
Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 06:33:35 AM AEST
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My darling Scott,
I know what it took to write this. As we have come together as a family and grieved the loss of our friend and family member.
Let us always remember ... our strength comes from pulling together in these very painful and difficult times.
I love you
~Shannon
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Re: Next In Line
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by Crow on
Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 08:46:24 AM AEST
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| Scott... I love animals more than people..god how so sad. I`m kind of a tough guy, and I could not do it. I`d have to have a stand-in, this sounds way to emotional for a guy, but thats me..Lane |
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Re: Next In Line
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by shelby on
Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 09:42:28 AM AEST
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Scott,
I had called right when you had come home from the vet. I cried to hear of the news. I am so darn sorry for all of you. He loves you still and you will see him again. I cannot believe that we wont see them once more.
This brought back memories as Gary and I took this walk miles from home with Shalee. It was the most profound thing I had even had to do in my entire life.
I so know how you are feeling through all of it. I wish I could take that pain from all of your hearts because I know it is great.
This is a beautiful poem so tender with your emotions and your heart.
Again I am so so sorry.........
Love and huge hugs
Michelle
Gary says hello and he is also sorry he knows what your feeling my friends.
sniffs....... |
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Re: Next In Line
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by NoSaint on
Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 10:52:17 AM AEST
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You brought back memories of when I had to take my dog in 10 years ago and it still stings...you have my prayers
Shari |
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Re: Next In Line
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by lostinmyself on
Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 11:07:04 AM AEST
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Oh my gosh, I'm sorry Scott. So sorry.
It's always a hard thing to let go of someone so special, but sometimes it's the best thing to do. And at least there's no more pain.
This is heartbreaking, you know. You always have that way when you write, it goes straight through to the heart.
I hope that you, Shannon and the girls are ok. Hang in there.
*hugs*
Phil xxx |
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Re: Next In Line
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by fielding88 on
Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 04:56:00 PM AEST
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| Losing a friend is always rough, I've been in a similar situation myself, and I hope writing this poem was cathartic for you and in some way that it helped. It was a touching post |
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Re: Next In Line
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by Stoney1 on
Thursday, 14th August 2008 @ 11:11:11 PM AEST
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This is a fitting tribute to your friend. I'm very sorry for your loss.
These little guys have a way of wedging themselves in under
your heart over the years and when we loose them, it's like
having a vital part of your heart ripped out.
The pain eventually dulls, but it never fully goes away. |
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Re: Next In Line
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by ladyfawn on
Thursday, 4th September 2008 @ 09:10:04 AM AEST
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im so sorry it had to come to this...i recently lost my mastiff prissy and my horse sunshine...it never gets easier, big hugs, much love, always nessa
p.s. have you ever read the rainbow bridge poem? its about our pets waiting for us |
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Re: Next In Line
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by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 9th September 2008 @ 04:53:55 AM AEST
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| This poem is so touching, I nearly cried thinking about my own dog. They become part of the family, but such a well written poem |
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Re: Next In Line
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by Willofree on
Sunday, 11th January 2009 @ 08:45:35 AM AEST
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Naz,
Even though this poem was written back in August, it is so timely for me. This is such a heart wrenching testimony to the loss of your pet and friend. My heart goes out to you, and I find some solace in your heart felt sharing..Our beloved "puppy" Abbey is getting close to the end of her life wuth us. She is blind and her hearing is bad... the end is near, but,then, she is 17 y/o. So thankyou for sharing this painiful, loving expeince.
Terry/Will |
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Re: Next In Line
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by deadreckoning1983 on
Monday, 30th August 2010 @ 04:50:31 PM AEST
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| Nazy I am sooo sorry man!!! I know how you feel, how life keeps going and we are all waiting to go. I love this poem though, it must be the old softy in me. you always did have a way with words. you are one of the greats of our age, I miss you. |
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Re: Next In Line
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by needledancing on
Wednesday, 13th March 2013 @ 02:16:49 PM AEST
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| a beautiful farewell my friend..Dakota must have been one fantastic feature in your life. Well written and a tribute to him. It is well felt how much this whole process tortured you...the rush, the hurry to get moving on. Yet even with our beloved pets...it is not an easy endeavour. Wonderful share my friend, as always. ND |
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Re: Next In Line
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by Archie on
Wednesday, 24th April 2013 @ 01:12:31 PM AEST
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| Its good to see that you are still posting. Your discription reminds me of my own life in a way ( not that I'm a dog ) but my life is led often to places I don;t want to go. I look forward to the finished draft of this. I still write but I don't post much any more, I am still dealing with life. . .still trying to find my way. I will be around again in the future. |
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Re: Next In Line
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 13th December 2014 @ 02:24:41 AM AEST
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I wish I could find
Forgiveness
In his eyes
He forgives you. I went through this in July 2012. It was very painful. Believe it or not, I think my dog came back to let me know alls well now and he forgives.
This choked me up because I relate all too well. :( Little late, lots a money short, but sorry for your loss.
Shannon sent me here. Gotta love that FB sometimes. |
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Re: Next In Line
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by JamesStockdale on
Thursday, 30th July 2020 @ 06:43:11 PM AEST
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OMG- I lived those days many a time.
I no longer own any pets. A sad but great write.
A bit sorry I read it- you know.
God Bless. |
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