A poem for all of us who have loved and lost a Boxer

[LaurieD]

I lost my Boxer Heidi last Tuesday so it is a week today and I still come home every night with an empty and aching heart. I have three boys and she was around before 2 of them and when my oldest was 2. She would have been 12 this May. I just loved this poem:

I STOOD BESIDE YOUR BED LAST NIGHT
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
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 was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.
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.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "Goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
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.
Author Unknown

 

[Jan]

I love that poem too. I believe it is call "I'm still here"

 

[atlasmom911]

OK the tears are flowing now. I love that poem so much. My sweet Abby went to the Bridge almost 5 yrs ago and it still hurts like it was yesterday. She passed away 1 yr after my mom. I know Abby and my mom are together and I will see them again. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Rocky's-Mom]

So sad but true

These poems just break my heart but they are so true...my Rocky has cancer and I know how you all are feeling. I have cried for a week now and my heart breaks for everyone..in Boxer love Rocky's Mom

 

[KCboxer4]

Thank you.....................I pray it's true.

 

[high octane]

*tears* It has been 6mths and I still fall apart when I think of Vex. Thx for sharing that poem.....I should buy stocks in Kleenex, I'd be a millionaire

 

[DelBoy's Mum]

So beautiful, so very true.......

 

[crowpete]

It is a beautiful poem. I am sorry about your loss of Heidi. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Many hugs to you

Godspeed sweet Heidi

 

[My Keeya]

*tears* It has been 6mths and I still fall apart when I think of Vex. Thx for sharing that poem.....I should buy stocks in Kleenex, I'd be a millionaire

Me too. It's been six months since our Simon died and sometimes the grief hits me out of the blue. That poem is so beautiful. I'm thinking of printing it out and framing it next to Simon's picture. Thanks for sharing. I'm so sorry for the loss of your Heidi. Run free sweet girl!

 

[Glorydee]

So sorry about your Heidi

Thank you for that poem. My boxer boy, Petey was diagnosed with bone cancer last week. We are just so sick about it. I don't know what we will do when he is gone. We lost Boe almost 4 yers ago to cancer and now Petey. It's just too much to take. I know how you are feeling over the loss of your Heidi, they are such wonderful friends and companions. I want to believe that the poem is true, I would feel so much comfort to know that they are looking after us. Godspeed to Heidi.