“’Tales’ Of The Dog”

[Parts I through IV]

 

10/04/14

 

 

In Memory

Of

Daisy…”The best dog on the planet!”

 

In the photographic galley in my Profile site at MDJunction, you will please find two pictures of Daisy, taken when she was about nine years old. Certainly photographs of better, happier times.

 

To my always dear friends, and ever-constant readers,

 

As many of you may remember, a year ago—this past June—Daisy (my loving and wonderful canine companion) quietly—and, without pain—slipped-away, and died in my arms; and I can never thank you in full-sufficient for all of your incredibly kind comments, PM’s, hugs, cards, and condolences.

Since then, the house has been too quiet, too empty, without a canine friend to keep me company during the day, and to sleep on the rug beside my bed at night.

Nights have again become scary, and every odd or suspect noise keeps me awake, apprehensive, and afraid.

In truth I feel as if a part of my heart was taken away that day.

 

Part I

(Rest well, my dearest Daisy)

 

 

For almost fifteen years my Daisy lived.

For fifteen years…a quarter of my life.

Three years before I became disabled.

 

A partner, guide, companion, loving friend;

A selfless, kind companion ‘til she died.

As nothing lasts forever, even love.

 

My Daisy chose to live with Mom and me.

Now both are gone, gone to a better place.

A place I cannot go for now…at least.

 

A small grave marks Daisy’s final resting place;

A three-foot circle round with cement stones.

With silk, artificial flowers arrayed.

 

Those beautiful colors bright will never fade.

Her shroud, a pink, fleece spread, all-over hearts.

A quiet monument to love displayed.

 

End of Part One

 

 

Oh, my precious friends, if you should have dear and loving pets, if possible—today—please get on the floor with them at their level. Please tell them just how much you love them, and how much they mean to you.

Numerous ear and tummy scratches are in order; and—should you have them—several pet ‘treats’ would be greatly appreciated!

 

My dear friends, I wish so much for you; that you be pain-free, and relieved of all depression and despair.  Never to be lonely, or to feel isolated or alone.

I wish that you not know want, but rather have enough to ‘spare and share’.

May you enjoy peaceful, balmy afternoons, and a most pleasant weekend!

And, at day’s end, I wish for you the kind of natural fatigue that comes from a day well-spent.

And, blissfully, quiet nights of restorative sleep, watched over by gentle angels and your loving, watchful pets.

 

 

And, please know that I think of you so very, very often, and that I love you dearly!

 

 

 

‘Zahc’/Charles