I do not know the reason why
my thoughts should turn to a different place
I only know I need to try
to put on a braver face
fate has once again been unkind
and struck me a blow to give me pain
as I have lost another friend
another of the four legged kind.
Gizmo, my beautiful little dog
stopped eating and cried when I picked him up
and so to the Emergency room
we spent Saturday evening till late
they sent him home with little relief
and Monday to our Vets we did go
and he spent a week as they worked on him
trying to figure what brought him low.
They scheduled him for surgery
and told me that I should go
back to the Vets to say goodbye
just in case he did not pull through
I cried and could not stop the tears
as I spent time with my little mate
not knowing if it would be the last
that I would gaze upon his pretty face.
He looked at me with his beautiful eyes
as if to say that he would try
to get through this ordeal
and we can be together again
I said farewell and walked away
crying so hard I could barely see
and all of the people in the room
turned away and let me be.
My little dog died that day
after the surgery was complete
his little heart just gave way
as he went into an eternal sleep
I shall always remember his little ways
and how he would try to talk to me
when he wanted something whatever it was
he would whine and bark so I could see.
I brought him home and dug a hole
in that special spot where the others lay
so he does not sleep alone
and in the next life has friends to play
farewell Gizzie you will be missed
our time together was way to short
but I will always remember you
for all of the pleasures you have brought.
Once again my heart does ache
for another of my furry friends
whose life in years is way to short
and from our lives their time does end
all I have left are memories
of the time you spent with me
but special are those beautiful thoughts
and in my heart will ever be..
Gizzmo was a Yorkshire Terrier and I adopted him from the Georgetown Animal Shelter in January of 2018. We had a little over a year together, way, way too short. He was 13 years old.
R.I.P. Gizzie, I miss you.
Written 3/31/2019
Frank, this just breaks my heart, especially the part about putting him to rest by the other dogs. That was so sweet and thoughtful. You are very special.
Bj
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And they give us their unconditional love and ask nothing in return
I am so very sorry for your loss . . .
I am not alone. People lose their pets all of the time but it doesn’t make it any easier.
Oh, I am so very sorry. I am so glad he spent his last year with someone who loved as much as you.
All of my love goes on my pets. Not enough left for wives
They are truly like family. It really does hurt deeply each time leave our company. Do not let this stop you from adopting more in the future. They need our help and love. You did the best you could and are a hero for making a least one year special for him!
You got it backwards. He made this last year special for me…
You’re a compassionate person who sees dogs as more than just animals.
I’m so sorry to hear about this, losing a pet is a horrible feeling 🙁
You’re right, dogs’ lives are way too short. They’re such wonderful animals, and I wish they lived longer 🙁
We all do.
So so sorry to hear this, dear Frank. We grieve with you. 😢
Thanks Clara. Hope you guys are having a great time.
I’m so sorry for your loss Uncle Frank, just heartbreaking,
Yes, he was a sweet little boy and thanks.
Again, I am sorry. I read your other poem first. This one made me teary-eyed. It is so difficult losing a friend.
They are all so special. Thanks for the comment.
They are.