Our Beloved Angus....A Friend Lost

[dukedogsmom]

Anna, I put this in Duke's thread. I thought you'd want to see it. I think it's a sweet poem.

I was cleaning out my emails and found this poem. I've kept it since I found it in November 2004, two years before I had to say goodbye to my dear dog. I was going to wait on posting it but thought I might forget about it. I saved it because it expresses how I, and probably others, feel about our heart dogs. My locket is the bracelet I made from one of his old collars. I wear it always, along with an old tag and a silver heart.

OLD DOG IN A LOCKET

Old dog in a locket
That lies next to my heart
I will always love you
As I did right from the start.
You were right beside me
Through the darkest of my days
It was your kind and gentle nature
That made me want to stay.
Now I hold you in my arms
Your breath still warm against my hand
Our hearts still beat together
And I wonder if you understand.
Through the hours that I held you
Before the light did leave your soul
I knew a way to keep you
Forever in my hold.
I snipped the hair from around your eyes
So I would always see
The beauty that surrounds me
Even in times of need.
I snipped the hair from around your ears
So I would always hear
Music in the distance
To quiet any fears.
I snipped the hair from across your back
To bring me strength in times of need
And the power of your essence
Would always be with me.
I snipped the hair from around your heart
That beats in time with mine
So I would know that love would find me
At some distant time.
And so, your life slipped out of mine
On a quiet, spring-like day
But I knew that part of you
Was always hear to stay.
Old dog in a locket
That lays next to my heart
I will always love you
Even though we had to part.
Anonymous

[lute]

wow. Three years. It doesn't seem like that long. I think about Angus sometimes. He was one of the first faces I started to recognise when I was new to the board years ago.

[anna_66]

Val, thanks for the poem. I couldn't read all of it, it still hurts so much when I think about him. I find it easier just to not think about him. I know it sounds mean, but it's the only thing that works for me.
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Hey big boy,
You know I don't visit this thread often, there's still and always will be so much pain when I think of you leaving. But I do still think of you every day. I still wear my pendant with your ashes in it.
I know you know I love you. There doesn't have to be any words spoken.

One day we will see each other again and what a great time that will be

Lots of Love, Hugs and Kisses to you sweet man.

[anna_66]

Hey Bub,
Nancy told me you were around keeping watch, thanks big guy. You always did take care of me.

I woke up this morning crying and thinking of you.

Four years ago today is the day we were supposed to go to the Findlay dog park with you and the girls.
Your dad and I just couldn't leave you. And even though we weren't able to be with you all day, at least we could come visit.

This year I'm going to the park and taking the girls and Simba with me. Bon and daddy are going to be staying home, but I know that will be less stress on the big guy since it's going to be so hot.

I've got my shirt on that Kay made in honor of you big boy, and I'll be wearing it with pride.

I love you

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm in tears here, Anna. We all miss him so much. I know he's at the bridge happy and healthy. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[senorita02]

Anna i am sobbing right now, i read the poem,,, (i know your pain)

[molucass]

I made this 4 years ago when Felony and Angus both passed not too far apart..
Felony's 4 year passing anniversary was on August 24th.

[Kfamr]

Wow, I cannot believe it's been four years. I still have his bandana that you gave me, and a little stuffed Rottie right on top of it, displayed in my room.

Love ya big boy.

[Cataholic]

Four years. It seems so long ago,and just yesterday, at the same time.

[Lisacl]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am going through the same thing with my lost cat Tricky. Blessings for Angus and his parents and auntie. Angus is in a harmless place now with no pain.

[pitc9]

{{{HUGS}}} to you, Mark and the fur crew.

[anna_66]

Hey Handsome man,
I just got done watching the video (your video) Kay made for you. It still makes me cry but the tears are not as much nor as sad as they used to be. It makes me smile more because you were such a great dog and we were so lucky to have you with us for as long as we did.
It also reminded me what great friends we have here at PT.

I just wanted to save some of the feelings I was feeling at this moment and luckily I can save them here.

Hugs and kisses to you & Keisha
Love your momma xoxo

[Daisy and Delilah]

Hi Angus, since I joined PT it seems like you were the first to go to the bridge, Big Guy. I know you have been the official greeter there for some time now. Such a handsome face to meet all our beloved pets there.

Have fun and play hard!!

[captain]

Anna,
Today I sat and re-read this thread ......... and am unashamed to say the tears are rolling down my face still.

He sure was a marvelous boy .....

[Lori Jordan]

Anna,
Today I sat and re-read this thread ......... and am unashamed to say the tears are rolling down my face still.

He sure was a marvelous boy .....

I joined a year and a bit after Angus's passing,I too went through the thread,Thank god im not at work,I just got the sideways look from my husband.

Angus you were such a handsome boy,Even though time has passed you are still missed.I wish i could have gotten to know you,Anna and Mark,I know its been a few years,But please except my sympathies,What a GREAT BOY! You had...
Rest Well Angus
xx