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Dusty
Contributed by
Lone_er
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Wednesday, 22nd October 2003 @ 08:15:00 PM in AEST
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Dusty
Tonight as I held you in my arms
I saw in your eyes the fear and the trust
Fear because of the pain that racked your body
The trust because no matter what we were together
Fourteen wonderful years you were my joy
A bundle of unconditional love and happiness
We traversed the valleys and mountain tops of life
Hand in hand, paw to paw we lived and loved
You, as much as we, raised our children
Taught them the value of faithfulness and devotion
A constant and consistent companion in life
Always there when needed
Thru all those years our bond was never severed
Nothing able to separate our hearts
Nor shall death do so now
For we are in so many ways one
But for the first time I am afraid
Afraid I have let you down
Violated that trust we have
My heart in agony pleads for forgiveness
The doctors said you had no chance
That you were suffering and dying
Pools of blood you were coughing up
And cancer racked your body
But in your eyes I saw recognition
Saw the happiness and joy at my touch
And your trust in me
Indeed it will haunt me all my days
I petted and soothed you as you died
Sending you to be with God forever in peace
I take little comfort in knowing that right now
I feel only the bitter pain of my betrayal of your trust
Yes I know it was the right thing to do
And I know I did it out of my great love for you
But my heart will forever be my accuser
Forever blame me
You’ve been gone an hour now
And I write to you this poem
I believe God in His mercy will allow
You to know how agonizing this was for us
Just know my friend
I am aware death cannot diminish love
That love is the eternal flame of life
Burning within us forever
You cannot come back to me
But I will assuredly come to you
And once more we will know the joy of love
Without any finite restrictions or burdens
But for now your loss is overwhelming
Bearing heavy upon my soul
You are so much more than a companion or pet
You are my great friend
Russ
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Lone_er
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Re: Dusty
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by Ilhar on
Wednesday, 22nd October 2003 @ 08:28:27 PM AEST
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a wonderful write...we had to put our dog down 5 yrs ago and it was the hardest thing we ever did...this brought tears to my eyes for I held her as she died
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Re: Dusty
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by Yodo on
Wednesday, 22nd October 2003 @ 09:53:38 PM AEST
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| Very touching poem. I think your friend understood what was going on. I couldn't tell you if it made him happy or sad, or really if he could tell the difference.I can tell you that it will get better, and I hope that soon things will seem clearer for you. |
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Re: Dusty
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by Jenni_Kalicharan on
Wednesday, 22nd October 2003 @ 10:45:50 PM AEST
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Hi Russ, I must admit I am not an animal lover (too many dog bites as a kid) but this touched me really deep... I feel your pain and hope it will get easier soon.
Hugs
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Re: Dusty
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by maryetta on
Thursday, 23rd October 2003 @ 12:47:15 AM AEST
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this is so sad for me, i lost my beloved baron almost two yrs ago and i still have tears appear when i think of him. i still havent buried his ashes, maybe because im not ready to let him go. i know how much a animal can become to us. it was well done.
thank you for the memory
mary etta |
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Re: Dusty
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by jaeann on
Thursday, 23rd October 2003 @ 05:03:14 AM AEST
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| oh wow.........sweetheart.........i am so very sorry......i know this pain far too well.........always remember he loved you......and he knew you loved him.......and he'll always be with you.........hugs for you......and since all i have are rotten siamese kitty cats..........i send you whisker kisses and tail love........... |
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Re: Dusty
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by Former_Member on
Thursday, 23rd October 2003 @ 05:58:22 AM AEST
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| I had to put my dog down when she was 19 years old. I had had her since I was a baby and she was nearly 5 and we done everything together. I loved her deeply, but she had severe arthritis and was hurting very much. I couldn't bear to be there when she was put to sleep and now wish I had of been there to hold her. I know it was for the best though, as she would have had no life worth living if I had of kept her alive. A wonderful tribute and I am very truly sorry that you had to go through this. |
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Re: Dusty
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by LOWMAN613 on
Thursday, 23rd October 2003 @ 11:47:35 PM AEST
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| OMG I know how you feel,my dog had a slipped disk it cost us so much to get him fixed money we didnt have but borrowed so we can see him run again! We almost put him to sleep it was a painful thought! I really know your pain so sorry! Christina |
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