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Goodbye Harley

I lost him today,

to rainbow bridges

and sunny days.

My eyes adverting

the death sentance,

that fuckin tumor

sticks out of his leg.

A constant reminder

that the clock ticks

away with each

breath he takes.

 

My friend, my hero

laying on the floor

on pillow and blanket

cradeled in my husbands

gentle arms.

I whisper goodbye

I don't look back

I don't need to.

Every part of him

is me, and I him.

He is Harley.

 

 

 

Sitting in the car

waiting, staring at the

door where my husband

would come out,

sobbing cries of grief

as I swear I felt him go,

his spirit rode the wings

of my heart, and

the searing heat

of grief attatched itself

to my broken being.

 

I beleive in rainbow bridges

and heavens beauty.

In souls reuniting for

an eternity of love.

But none matters as I

cry out in the horror

of his exsistance no longer.

Of the lonley days ahead

as time goes on without

my consent.

 

2002-2008 

Author notes

For 6 1/2 years I have had the pleasure of having a St. Bernard named "Harley"
in my life. He developed bone cancer and we had no choice but to put him down.
He and I loved each other to the depths of our selves. His ashes are in a hand carvd box with his picture now...but one day his ashes will be scattered with mine and he will guide me over the "rainbow Bridge." I love you handsome boy! I always will.

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  • innocence jaded.xx
    August 24, 2008

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    Awww, I'm so sorry you lost your dog He looked like a beautiful dog, at that. It's never fun to lose a pet;; I've lost many of them. Thank you so much for entering this. Good luck with everything =] Hope you're well♥


  • Shadow Lynx
    August 18, 2008

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    Oh how sad to lose such a friend, and how well you have penned the sadness for all to see. This was so heartfelt and emotional thank you for sharing your talented work and many condolences on your sad loss


  • Aesthete2000 gold member
    August 7, 2008

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    Ah, tears in my eyes.
    I have a grandpup named Jake,
    who is an equal-rights pup
    part of the family.
    Your loss is heart breaking.
    May some good grace
    uplift your spirit.

    Sending love and hugs to you,

    Aesthete2000
    M-C

  • mysty rain
    August 6, 2008

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    Beautiful!!

    My dear friend, This is such a loving tribute to a loving friend. I am sorry for your loss Kelly. As you said in your poem, I too believe that your souls will reunite in heaven's beauty for all eternity. And the best part of all is that Harley will once again be like a pup able to romp with you once again. My thoughts are with you my friend. Your friend, Sylvia aka Mysty Rain