kayc Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 I Haven't Left At AllI saw you gently weeping as you looked through photographs You paused for just a moment at one that made you laugh; But as you turned more pages the tears began to flow You whispered that you missed me but I want you to know; I softly licked those stinging tears that down your cheeks did fall I want to help you understand I haven’t left at all. On those days that you are overcome with sorrow, pain and grief I rest my head upon your leg to offer some relief. When you take our walking path I’ve seen you turn around Because I know you surely heard my paws upon the ground. At night while you are sleeping, I snuggle at your side You stroke my fur as you touch that place where I used to lie. You said it’s just your heart playing tricks upon your mind But rest assured I’m really there, my spirit’s left behind. I know your heart is hurting; it’s like an open sore You think my life has ended and you won’t see me anymore. But for those of us bound tight by love, death is not the curtain call; It’s really the eternal beginning that waits for us all So, dear Master as you live your life I patiently await For us to be together when you pass through Heaven’s gate. I ran across this today, I needed this more than you can know, today it's 15 years since my sweet husband died. It seems a lifetime ago since he held me in his arms, since I was able to talk with him. Sometimes it feels so far away like I dreamed him up. I've read this poem before, it's a good reminder that he has never truly left...they live in our hearts. I cry as I say this, but Arlie is starting to feel that way too, it's been so long since I've seen that beautiful smile spread across his face. Since I've held him in my arms. It almost feels like more than I can bear. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brat#2 Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 You are in my thoughts today Kay, I know how hard these certain days can be. Sending hugs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gin Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Kay, thoughts and prayers are with you today. So hard to deal with. Gin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widow'15 Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 4 hours ago, kayc said: I ran across this today, I needed this more than you can know, today it's 15 years since my sweet husband died. It seems a lifetime ago since he held me in his arms, since I was able to talk with him. Sometimes it feels so far away like I dreamed him up. I've read this poem before, it's a good reminder that he has never truly left...they live in our hearts. I cry as I say this, but Arlie is starting to feel that way too, it's been so long since I've seen that beautiful smile spread across his face. Since I've held him in my arms. It almost feels like more than I can bear. kayc: Sorry to see today is a sad day for you. The reminder of them never leaving us is comforting. My heart shares your pain as I read the poem. The years that we face without our loved ones, husband and fur baby, doesn't seem real some days. Life now is an unhappy dream. Waking up every day alone with no other living being making a noise in the house, no conversation, no routine anymore........... is more than anyone should have to bear. Hugs, Dee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenivere Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 My heart goes out to you today, Kay. We all know the sting of an anniversary that contradicts the definition we used to have of the word. George and Arlie weren’t dreams. They were dreams come true when we had them. 💖 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenK Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Thinking of you today and sending a giant hug. It's odd and sad how our brain does that to us over time. A lot of the memories slowly fade away over time leaving you wondering if they really existed, although you know in your heart that they did. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scba Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 We are standing by you dear Kay. I understand your feelings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted June 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 1:06 PM, Gwenivere said: George and Arlie weren’t dreams. They were dreams come true when we had them. 💖 Thank you for that, Gwen, perfectly stated! I wasn't able to get back on here yesterday, had a day from hell...only good thing was it distracted me from it being George's death day. I wrote about it in the venting thread. Even though I wasn't able to read here until today, I was comforted by knowing these posts would be here...you guys are wonderful. My heart family. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieron Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 I'm not sure how this thread escaped my notice but I wanted to acknowledge it, Kay. I'm just beginning to notice that same sensation, that it was all something I dreamed up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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