The Golden Leash

This is a new poem from Jim Willis, who lost his home in a fire January 25. He lost 9 dogs, and 4 cats also.

THE GOLDEN LEASH
Copyright Jim Willis 2004
http://www.crean.com/jimwillis

Too soon the hourglass was empty,
Too soon you quietly stole away,
Leaving thirteen empty places,
And me cursing that fateful day.

You filled my life with laughter,
Your antics were beyond compare,
Now my days are tinged by sorrow,
With tears over lost friends so rare.

I recall your each and every foible,
Your sad lives before you came to me,
How you healed and thrived and blossomed,
I close my eyes and your faces I see.

They say everything happens for a reason,
The divine plan we aren't meant to see,
I know I must go on for the living,
Though I still wish you were here with me.

It was your love that kept me going,
It will be love that allows a new start,
For the rest of my life, I won't forget
The Golden Leash that connects our hearts.
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My heart breaks for that poor poor man.
All those souls will be anxiously waiting at the bridge for him.

What a sweet and sad poem.
Sniff Sniff!

Oh How Sad!!!!
I hadn't seen that article!!!!!
I am so sorry...He is such a Dear Man....
We will pray for those 13 lost souls at the Bridge!!!

What a beautiful, heartbreaking poem. Truly written from the heart.