“SOMETIMES THE SMALLEST THINGS
TAKE UP THE MOST ROOM IN YOUR HEART”
Little Buddy, I can’t believe your really gone. I did everything I could to make things better and eaiser for you, and now your gone. I was happy that you used the little stairs I made for you, and that it made things a little eaiser for you. You were always happy to see me when I came over, you always came over to say hello. I remember the last time I saw you, you were up on the couch in front of the air conditioner, so I covered you all up except for your little head so you wouldn’t get cold. I never thought that would be my last goodbye to you. I think of your little face, and it makes my heart hurt. I look over at the pillow where you use to lay, and it makes me sad. To think about what happened to you, and how scared you must have been, I wish that never happened. You were a good boy buddy, quiet, never caused any trouble, all you did was show us your love and affection. I will miss your cute little face. Rest in peace buddy, you will always be remembered and thought about.
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 A 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 ALTHROUGH TIME MAY BRING NEW FRIENDS
AND A NEW FOOD DISH TO FILL,
THAT ONE PLACE IN OUR HEARTS
BELONGS TO THEM…
AND ALWAYS WILL.
I stood right by the couch last night
I came to have a peak
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 watched you in the morning
in the bathroom after your shower
I wish that you could see me
but it’s not within my power
I was with you at the shop today
your arms were getting sore
I knew I couldn’t help you
I wish I could do more
I was with you at my grave today
you brushed away the leaves
I know you won’t forget me
think of me often please
I walked with you towards 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 everyday
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
And when the time is right for you
to cross the brief divide
I’ll rush across to greet you
and we’ll 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.
…your little Buddy.
I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU BUDDY,
| BUDDY |
| 11, June 2011 |
| RODNEY NAVE |