Jaspaar Frangeaux Menthe (1996-2008)
“He is my other eyes that can see
above the clouds;
my other ears that hear
above the winds.
He is the part of me
that can reach out into the sea.
He has told me a thousand times over
that I am his reason for being; by the
way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest
smile; by the way he shows his hurt
when I leave without taking him.
(I think it makes him sick
with worry when he is not along to care for me.)
When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive.
When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile.
When I am happy, he is joy unbounded.
When I am a fool, he ignores it.
When I succeed, he brags.
Without him, I am only another man.
With him, I am all-powerful.
He is loyalty itself.
He has taught me the meaning of devotion.
With him, I know a secret comfort and
a private peace.
He has brought me understanding
where before I was ignorant.
His head on my knee can heal my human
hurts. His presence by my side
is protection against my fears of dark and
unknown things.
He has promised to wait for me…
whenever… wherever –
in case I need him. And I expect I will –
as I always have.
He is just my dog.”
— Gene Hill
..I will always need him and I can’t imagine our lives without this sweet, smiling sheltie who greeted every day with such enthusiasm and joy.
We Will Always Love You,
| Jaspaar |
| Pandora and Family |