He’s bringing tea and coffee through,
With toast and honey, biscuits too,
To pick her up when she feels drained…
And I thought I had got him trained!
*
I’m sort of glad, though, to be fair,
‘Cause, what with all the missing hair
She’s not the way she used to be…
And prob’bly needs more help than me.
*
She says I do enough all day
By keeping tennis balls in play
And warming feet and guarding doors
…And cleaning chocolate crumbs from floors.
*
It’s not enough, what can you do?
The years we had together flew!
We’d time to learn each other’s ways
Put so much laughter in the days…
*
But soon she’ll cross the rainbow bridge
And I’ll stand quiet by the fridge
And wait there for the final ‘treat’…
And know that love is death’s defeat.
*
I like the idea of someone I love going over a rainbow bridge and remembering all those days of laughter. Loyal to the end us humans could learn a thing or two from our 4 legged friends.
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When the time comes, I think she will dance over thatbridge 🙂
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And you’ll be right there with ‘that’ tennis ball. 😀
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I will 🙂
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Ah, Ani, it is hard when a loved one, two leg or four, crosses that rainbow bridge, but she hasn’t crossed yet, so all you can do is continue to show your love in the way that only four legs seem capable of.
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I shall cuddle her and guard her way as long as I can 🙂
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For sure, Ani, Love is an energy that has no end. ❤
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No end at all ❤
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My goodness. Love is everything, Ani.
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I know ❤
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❤️
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Ani, you’re costing me a small fortune in Kleenex! But I’m so glad you and Sue have each other.
(Peri says she hopes they get that you’re under stress, and have laid in a supply of the good treats. )
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A cupboard full of the chicken strips, they have me sorted…
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Oh, Ani. I don’t know what to say, but Sonu Singh and I send you lots of hugs, and some chicken xxx
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Oh bless,,, say thank you to Sonu xx
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💜💜💜
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Such an anxious wee face! That’s a great line about death’s defeat, Sue. Sending much love, and admiration, your way 🙂 🙂
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She is definitely worried these days, bless her.
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Dot and Lia are here for you Ani. You are so lucky to have found such love in your life. Our two legs mom´s eyes are leaking right now but she sends her love too. xo
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There seems to be a lot of leakiness going on around here too…
Love and hugs, girls. xx
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Enjoy her while you can, and be there for her as long as she needs you to be. That’s all you really can do. And when she crosses the rainbow bridge, I hope whoever you’ll be spending your remaining time with is as willing to share food and throw balls as she is. Lots of licks, Lilie
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I have the Ball Guy well trained… and my girlies to snuggle with. xx
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I am hoping there are covid restrictions on that bridge, Ani… and your two legs will have to wait a good while yet…
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That would be nice… aslong as she has a comfy place to curl up in 😉
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Mogi sends her love, Ani. She’s glad you won’t be alone. -massive chihuahua hugs-
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I’m going to be well hugged xxx
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Always. 🙂
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Oh, Ani, t’m leaking tears right now. I know how you love your two-legs and how you will miss her, but she’ll be waiting for you over the rainbow bridge when it’s your turn to cross. And with treats, I’m sure.
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There will be treat enough when we get to run again 🙂
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No words just love 💜💜💜
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Reblogged this on willowdot21 and commented:
God bless Ani 💜
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Always ❤
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Mylo’s gone into the garden. I don’t think he wants to show his emotions.
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Poor Mylo… tell him to have a sniff for me… atthe roses, of course. 😉
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He’s good at sniffs so he’s on it!,
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I thought he might be 😉
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Oh Ani, I’m sure you are proud of your human, she loves you very much. X
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I am…and she does 🙂 xx
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Lots of love to you all x
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And to you ❤
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💕👍
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Darling Ani, your love for each other will last for all eternity and one day you will be together again, with more tennis balls to toss than you could ever imagine. ❤️
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We only ever need one ball… now we know that it means love.. ❤
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How beautiful and how true ❤️
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😀 ❤
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💕💕💕
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Thanks for sharig, Ed.
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Oh Ani, stay by her side. You will never not be together!
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I will for as long as I can ❤
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Reblogged this on pensitivity101 and commented:
Bless you Ani.
❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you for sharing , Di ❤
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You’re welcome Sue, so very Ani ❤
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❤
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Dear Ani, you are the sweetest. Love is all, isn’t it. Now, I need to get my tissues.
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We need nothing much else…
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Love… says it all!
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Always 🙂
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Can I come over and hug you both??
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Always open for hugs 🙂
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I can see the news:
“There was a significant run on tissues today….”
Love and Light to you both.
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That dog has a lot to answer for…
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If it weren’t so sad Ani,I may have laughed at the second line in the last stanza. Hugs to both xoxo
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Laughter and tears should always go hand in hand 🙂 xx
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So true. ❤
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Reblogged this on Writing Wrinkles and commented:
Those who follow Sue Vincent will have read this already. For those who don’t, I recommend her blogs. Unbearably poignant.
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What a wonderful poem, but the end a little bit too sad, Ani! I am sure all will have a good ending, and Sue can take care of the roses that they will not be dug up again. Lol Michael
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That would be nice…
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It will happen, Sue! Be sure!
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