Creatures Of Love
Practically Human, But Better
Please, love, take a moment
for the love you shared was great
The loss has been a torment
pain almost too much to take
Yes, PLEASE take time to grieve her passing
her absence will loom large
Her time went by in a flash
and she left a beautiful mark
Love like that comes so rarely
a love that honest and so pure
The pain comes so unfairly
for 11 years her heart was yours
So, don't let anyone shame you
or rush you along
For she was a blessing come true
real love in the form of a dog
Though she was much more than that
a creature too precious for words
If she could, she would shield and
take away all your hurt
For now she exists, deep inside you
you are eternally bound
An extension of you, love
once in a lifetime, profound
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (9)
Well-wrought! I recall reading somewhere that some Romans had themselves buried with their dogs, and archeologists have found canine memorials as ornate and eloquent as any human's.
Lovely words Kelli, especially: "Love like that comes so rarely a love that honest and pure" they are very true. If it is of any help, I believe that grieving is the last gift a living creature can give. It is an opportunity to remember all the good things that they have given in their lives. It is a gift and should be embraced. Thinking of you, it is never easy. I wrote this story last year. It may help. I hope so. https://shopping-feedback.today/families/saying-goodbye-is-never-easy%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
You are so right. My Pokey is my best friend who is a Beagle mix or a mutt. I have had a dog since I was 5 years old from a poodle to cock-a-poo and a beagle in between that we had to give away for she ate pillows, doors, her food and a lot of other stuff. Good job.
Pets are family. 💗 I am so, so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful tribute.
The torment is great for ourselves when we bear it alone, yet greater still is the torment for the grief of others we cannot slake, no matter how we might long to atone.
Beautifully-penned Kelli. Sending condolences to your family... Rest well little cutie pie! 💕
So sad, but such a beautiful reminder of the love of a family member who happened to have four legs and fur <3
Oh I’m so sorry for your loss 😥 we are so blessed to be able to have our dogs for the time we do.
Your words are a gift, understanding, and full of the kind of grace that only comes from deep empathy. You have captured the weight of loss and the immeasurable beauty of love in a way that brings both comfort and tears.