For those who find it hard to let go...

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BaileyWailey

Super Boxer
I saw this on a rescue site today:


FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND

You're giving me a special gift. so sorrowfully endowed, and through these
last few cherished days, your courage makes me proud.

But really, love is knowing when your best friend is in pain, and
understanding earthly acts, will only be in vain.

So looking deep into your eyes, Beyond, into your soul, I see in you the
magic, that will once more make me whole.

The strength that you possess, is why I look to you today, to do this thing
that must be done, for it's the only way.

That strength is why I've followed you, and chose you as my friend, and why
I've loved you all these years...My partner 'til the end.

Please, understand just what this gift you're giving, means to me, It gives
me back the strength I've lost, and all my dignity.

You take a stand on my behalf, for that is what friends do. And know that
what you do is right, For I believe in you.

So one last time, I breathe your scent, and through your hand I feel, the
courage that's within you, to now grant me this appeal.

Cut the leash that holds me here, Dear friend, and let me run, once more a
strong and steady dog, my pain and struggle done.

And don't despair my passing, for I won't be far away, Forever here, within
your heart, and memory I will stay.

I'll be there watching over you, Your ever faithful friend, and in your
memories I'll run...a young dog once again.

Author--Karen Clouston
 

sweetboxer

Banned
I love this, even though it made me cry! Come to think of it, it's not that hard to make me cry when I'm thinking of Cadence! I had seen a nice poem in the room at the oncologist's office the very first day we were there and I bawled my eyes out for quite a while. I haven't been able to find it yet, although this one is close to it. Thanks for sharing, from a Mommy who still feels lost without her sweet little angel girl.

Run free, my sweet girl. I love you with all my heart!
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Cadence "wiggle-bottom" 9/25/03-5/24/05
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scribe1128

Super Boxer
This brought tears to my eyes!

Even though Titus has been gone since December, it's like yesterday to me. The pain is still fresh and I get tears whenever I talk about him. I guess that never goes away. I asked a friend whose dog went to the bridge several years ago and she said, "You will miss him forever." So true!
 

high octane

Completely Boxer Crazy
Just for me

It's like Vex sent that poem to me. I know that is excatly how he felt. I am going to print that and frame it. I cried while I read it but suddenly I feel peace. Wow, its like it was written just for me. lovicon
Run free Super V
 

Rufust

Boxer Pal
<<<<<<<<<tears>>>>>>>> That is so beautiful. I know that is how my Otis felt when we let him go back in June. What a beautiful poem. Thanks for posting it. :)
 

atlasmom911

Boxer Insane
its been almost 5 yrs since i had to have abby put to sleep. she was in so much pain and i could see it in her eyes. that poem made me think of her. thanks for sharing it....linda
 
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