Tuesday, May 21, 2013

I will walk more slowly.



I will walk more slowly
For you, my dearest friend.
I will stop to give you time.
I will slow my hurried pace of mind.
I will savor what I once sped through,
Always racing to the end.

Your quickened step is now a measured tread,
So I match my steps to yours.
The wagging tail once led the way,
Now soft eyes ask for me to stay.
So I will walk more slowly.

I always knew you were all heart.
The x-rays proved me right.
So swollen from the struggle
to never fall behind.
Such danger in a love so great
That never would you cause me to wait
Until, at last, it was too late.

So I will walk more slowly
For you, my dearest friend.
I will wake throughout the night
And we will take slow midnight strolls to smell sweet grass
And draw in life we once slept through
As time moves in its flight.

But I will walk more slowly
For you, my dearest friend.
And we will spend our happy days
In measured, careful, loving ways
For you have been my friend.

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    1. Thank you. My darling little Cavalier has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He is on meds- diuretic and something to help his heart beat, but the prognosis is not good.

      It's been kinda sad around here lately.

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    2. I'm sorry to hear that. Prayers for you and yours.

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    3. Thank you, RG. You have become a true friend.

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  2. I'm so sorry your friend is so sick and for the pain it brings you. Such a sweet poem, a timely reminder to cherish those you love. I will hug my sweet, little pug harder tonight. He is getting older and moves more carefully. Buddy the pig dog. I love that he offends Islam by being an unclean dog AND looking like a little pig.

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    1. Thank you. Please do hug your little one. And give him a hug for me. I adore pugs. Such little characters, full of fun.

      And yes, is there was one single truth that proves Islam is evil, it is that they believe dogs are unclean. It also proves how desperately sad and destructive it is. Imagine going through life never able to cherish the life of a dog as your constant companion, your devoted friend. I feel sorry for how dark and lonely evil truly is.

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  3. Our Chihuahua lived for two years after the diagnosis of heart problems. The Lazix helped, but couldn't prevent the inevitable.We buried her early this spring.

    Bless you for caring, and loving one of the special spirits that walk with us during our lives.

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    1. Oh Jess...how sad for you. But such a blessing to have had those two years!

      Cavaliers are 20 times more likely to have congestive heart failure from mitral valve disease than any other breed, and while many dogs can be managed with medication for 2 to 3 years after diagnosis, Cavs typically only make it 9 months. For some reason the disease devastates them and progresses very quickly. So we are all praying and making sure minute by minute that we cherish what time we have.

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  4. SO sorry for you and your dog. It's very hard to live watching your friend slowly wasting away, and no words have the power of consolation.

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    1. Thank you, dear friend. It is hard, but the only gift I can offer him now for his years of loyalty is a comfortable, loving process. I just don't want him to be horribly uncomfortable or in pain.

      When we own pets, we own their death. It's never easy.

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  5. Aw hell, sorry to hear this, Buttercup.

    My heart goes out to you.

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    1. Thank you, Morris. It means so much to me that you have taken the time to express your sympathy.

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  6. My best wishes, Buttercup. Losing a little buddy is tough.

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    1. Thank you, Lambert. I really appreciate the kindness and support of all my new found "virtual" friends. It does really help.

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  7. And now that I'm finally home and not limited to my iPad, I can comment and say that is a beautiful poem and makes me cry every time I read it. And I'm so horribly sorry about your sweet boy.

    But you will take the best care of him and his life will have been years of joy that you'll keep with you forever.

    Voice memos coming, sweet friend.

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    1. Thank you, my dear friend. Yes, I have to focus on knowing that he has had a wonderful life. Sucks though.

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