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Mother always said, "No one has the right to complain about something that happens to everyone."
And everyone loses a beloved pet. It was my turn tonight.
I always had a companion when I wrote.
On the folding table beside me or the gray pillow beside my chair.
Both are empty tonight.
tHe curled up in the crook of my arm when I slept.
Not so tonight ... nor any other night now.
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He was always so happy to me see that he would race around the front room ... as he did tonight.
But he stiffened mid-run and fell hard to the floor. He made one mute cry and was still.
His loving heart just gave out according to the late night vet.
The apartment seems so empty now ... the bed will seem even emptier ... and the hollow of my elbow will be empty as is my heart.
This has been a bleak Christmas.
Others have had a harder Christmas this year,
but that does not lighten my heart.
I miss my friend.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know it happens to everyone, but that doesn't make it any less unbearable when it happens to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for understanding, Nilanjana.
DeleteThere is no solace I can offer that you don't already know. I know exactly how you feel.
ReplyDeleteLife is much like an onion, slippery to hold onto. You peel it away, layer by layer, simply by living it, not knowing what it was until it is gone ... but the tears remain. Thanks for caring, Bish,
DeleteOh my sweet Lord, mercy, mercy upon all living creatures, mercy upon us all, the parents who's bond with a pet is no less than that of our own children, and babies that they truly are! I'm deeply saddened for the loss of your beloved baby Midnight! She's been an integral link to your heart and health, as she's been with you for a long time, as relative as time is.
ReplyDeleteOur pets are indeed family! Our little guy is now 10 years old and he's always been as much as one of our own children. It's always been one of the hardest things in our lives to do, i.e., carrying their blessed soul and body over the rainbow bridge, and enduring the pain of their loss.
Kim and I had a kennel and rescue for over 30 years. For 20 of those years we had five full grown German Shepherds living inside our house with us. They even had reserve spots in the living room, like one insisted on sleeping on enough again the pillows on the one end, and another dead center of the couch, upon a mountain of pillows. Each one had a special place in the house, and two of them knew how to open the pantry door and stand up and steal cookies out of their dog cookie box, and then they would take a cookie to each one of the other dogs, until each dog had a cookie. The stories are of our family of pets and beloved creatures are endless.
Because you know close beloved ones doesn't just break our heart for the time being, those closest to our hearts leave a scar upon it for the rest of our lives when they pass.
Doesn't matter if a person has gone beloved pet or one has 10 dozen in a lifetime, each and every one equally brings sorrow upon our hearts at the time of their passing. Perhaps the intensity becomes dulled over time, but our love for the innocent creatures never passes.
It seems so unfair thyu our pets have such short lives.
Never forget brother Roland you are loved deeply in our hearts. We miss you deeply, I cannot even begin to count the numerous ongoing times that I think of you, and the conversations we could have, or did have, or would have. You were and have been truly a brother to me when I needed one most!
We had more than our share of animals, especially dogs. Each and every dog or animal has their own unique personality. I learned that 40 years ago when I was voluntarily cleaning kennels. I loved being around as many animals as possible, and that's why both Kim and I volunteered our time, even when we were raising our boys or human sons.
I'm so sorry that you must endure this, yet I am thankful for the many years you have had Midnight and she had with you, you're special deep Heart of Love!
You have had more than your share of trial and tribulation. Nowhere in the Gospel does it say God will give you less than you can endure, nowhere. Sooner I realized that, the sooner I was able to heal, with too many trials and tribulations. More than I could carry more than I could hold.
robert.d.marcotte@gmail.com
Wish we lived closer, Robert. May your health trials soon end for the better.
DeleteAnd you as well. May health and happiness guide you through these perilous and uncertain times. Peace be with you Brother Roland. Indeed, I wish you lived nearby!
DeleteOh, Roland, I'm so sorry. Losing our best friends is so hard. My heart goes out to you because I know how sad you must be.
ReplyDeleteOthers have it much worse. The price for having our furry loved ones is the vacuum in our hearts when their brief lives end. Have a blessed Christmas, Lee.
DeleteOh Roland, my heart is so broken for you. I know he was family of the very best kind. At least he was happy and spry up until the end. You gave him a wonderful life and made him so happy. Maybe someday your heart will have room for another. Until then, I'm sending love to fill it for you.
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