one last love
it was not the way you left this world
no, on the contrary,
it was the
way you entered into our life
taking over our heart day by day, moment by moment
until the thought of you leaving too soon
made us frightened
of being without you...
these last days may have been longing thoughts full
of memories,
but our first days, oh our middle days,
how can we forget those?
Those days of endless Summers,
brisk Autumns of falling colors,
long Winters of joyful bounding,
those new Spring promises
of exciting adventures yet to come
we shared them all, together, year by year.
we will never forget, nor forget you.
And now,
I must whisper one last love
to an ear that listened for my voice faithfully
"thank you dear friend, for you made me
strong; I am no longer afraid"
- for I know this to be true -
you will
arrive before me
you will be smiling,
and waiting.
waiting for me, like always.
Dexterdog
2001 - 2014
~
j.l. grinyer, "one last love"
~
farewell to your most wonderful, trusting, trustworthy, devoted friend. everyone who has ever loved and lost a dog feels and shares your pain...
ReplyDeletebless you, dexterdog.
Oh, cripe, FW. My heart is broken.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
ReplyDeleteOh I am with Susan my heart is broken too. HUGS HUGS xoxox B
ReplyDeleteBy the way this is beautiful my friend. Hug xoxo
ReplyDeleteBy the way this is beautiful my friend. Hug xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh no! I'm sorry. The tears just can't help from coming, even though I've only "known" Dexter dog for such a short time. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. There are few things in this world as wondrous and heartbreaking as a good dog. They are with for far too short a time.
ReplyDeleteHe was a beautiful soul!! You were lucky to have whatever time you had with him.
ReplyDeleteOh I am in tears. He was your faithful companion in so many adventures. Many the memories be with you forever. Such a lovely way to say goodbye. Sending hugs...
ReplyDeleteOh Noooo! I am so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful "person".
ReplyDelete...so very sorry to know you lost your friend...its so hard.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I know this one well and the grief does not lessen in time really...we just get farther from it. I understand, and my Dexter is fourteen years old, nearly blind, deaf , heart challenges...yet, I can not imagine him not being here with us. I am so sorry...hugs.
ReplyDeleteNice heartfelt post. So sorry! Blessings from Wisconsin.
ReplyDeleteI add my condolences to all those above. Dexter Dog looked to be an honest and faithful friend. I miss him and I never even met him. Yes, he will be smiling, wagging and waiting for you.
ReplyDeleteLike above NOOOOOO! Oh sweety I am a lurker from Al and have loved you and yours for a long time. I am so sorry for your loss BIG HUGS from some one that feels your pain ....oh my...
ReplyDeleteThis post gave me goose bumps. So sorry to read that Dexter is no longer with you...such a heartbreaker. May he rest in peace...such a loss, sweet boy.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said . . . sad for your loss, happy for all you had together. My caring . . .
ReplyDeletebeautifully put. So sad for the loss of your wonderful boy. tears
ReplyDeleteOh, sweet baby girl! I'm so sorry you lost your pal. He stood by you through a lot of life's happenings. He loved you and you loved him. Hugs to you and Mr. Foresterman. Remember the good times.
ReplyDeleteOh, Janice. I'm so sorry. Hugs, big hugs, to you.
ReplyDeleteOh. Heartache. Like you I lost a little pony and my beloved dog in the past few months. It knocks you down for a long while. We are so lucky to share some of our lives with them but oh my goodness it hurts when they go. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss. Really. It's been 43 years since I lost my perfect best friend. I miss him everyday, still.
ReplyDeleteAww Feral one of the hardest losses to bare,
ReplyDeleteis the loss of a loving dog.
My heart goes out to you .
Soft Hugs,
Willow
No words...great memories will creep into your thoughts days, months and years from now and no doubt bring an ache to the throat and tear to the eye.
ReplyDeleteHeartfelt hugs to both of you.
Jil
How sad. My old aussie will be 14 next week. I already mourn the days when he was younger and never felt pain.
ReplyDeleteThere are just. no. words. {{{hug}}}
ReplyDeleteOh no! I am so very sorry! Many hugs sent your way!
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for you - I am very sorry to hear of your loss. :'(
ReplyDeleteOh! I so loved laughing at Dexterdog's antics. I am so sorry! (((((Hugs)))))
ReplyDeleteIf you loved your animals half as much as comes through in your writing, they were lucky to have you as their human. Memories are forever...
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