Life Isn’t Easy
On March 24th I lost my dog. Actually I had to have him put down, and it wasn’t easy. I had him for 13 1/2 years. I did everything in my power to keep him alive for several years. He had bad hips and I thought that would be what would end it for him. It was kidney failure that ended it. He started to suffer and I couldn’t bear it. He was such a great pet and I couldn’t let him hurt not even a day longer. This is probably something I shouldn’t even be writing in here but I feel such a deep sadness inside right now. It’s so hard to let go of your feelings. I got this card in the mail from a friend and I thought it was so beautiful I am going to write it here.
They will not go quietly,
the dogs who’ve shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
their spirit still survives.
Old habits still make us think
we hear barking at the door.
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet still go around the place
the food dish used to be,
And, sometimes, coming home at night,
we miss them terribly.
And although time may bring new friends
and a new food dish to fill,
That one place in our heart
belongs to them….
and always will.