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orleans

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18. with a heavy heart i offer my sympathy to you
Tue Jan 28, 2014, 01:45 AM
Jan 2014

I Stood by Your Bed Last Night

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 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 the tea.
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down 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 toward 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 every day.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over...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 will 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 to be with me.

-Author Unknown

and

Pawprints Left By You
You no longer greet me,
As I walk through the door.
You're not there to make me smile,
To make me laugh anymore.
Life seems quiet without you,
You were far more than a pet.
You were a family member, a friend
. . . a loving soul I'll never forget.
It will take time to heal -
For the silence to go away.
I still listen for you,
And miss you every day.
You were such a great companion,
Constant, loyal and true.
My heart will always wear,
the pawprints left by you.

-Teri Harrison

both poems at:
http://dogsympathycards.blogspot.com/p/dog-poems-and-quotes.html

Rest in Peace: Maxie [View all] Liberalynn Jan 2014 OP
I'm sorry. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2014 #1
I'm so sorry. hamsterjill Jan 2014 #2
I am so sorry to hear that. Xyzse Jan 2014 #3
We've had to make the decision Worried senior Jan 2014 #4
So sorry for your loss. Loryn Jan 2014 #5
My heart goes out to you, Liberalynn. frogmarch Jan 2014 #6
Rest in peace baby dog warrior1 Jan 2014 #7
So sorry, Joe Shlabotnik Jan 2014 #8
My sympathy on the loss of Maxie. I hope that all the good memories you have livetohike Jan 2014 #9
I am so sorry. irisblue Jan 2014 #10
Maxie is not suffering. westerebus Jan 2014 #11
She will never leave you BrotherIvan Jan 2014 #12
my lady bear... Corgigal Jan 2014 #13
rest easy, sweet girl fizzgig Jan 2014 #14
I'm so sorry to hear about your little one. N/T nirvana555 Jan 2014 #15
So very sorry for your loss libodem Jan 2014 #16
I'm so sorry for your loss. onestepforward Jan 2014 #17
with a heavy heart i offer my sympathy to you orleans Jan 2014 #18
Thank you so much for sharing these. Liberalynn Jan 2014 #22
RIP Maxie... magical thyme Jan 2014 #19
I'm so sorry. LWolf Jan 2014 #20
I'm so sorry for your loss.... CherokeeDem Jan 2014 #21
Thank you everyone for your words of comfort. Liberalynn Jan 2014 #23
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