Sally Ann

Sally Ann xxx

With my pal gone
My side is bare
Just looking down
She is not there.
A heavy heart,
A saddened soul
A weight of passage
Tears untold.
Now all alone
I feel the space
Where oft my friend
Would lick my face.
Yet life goes on.
God’s outstretched hand
Sends hope through paw prints
In the sand.

Unknown

Sue Smith

1 week ago

Sally ann xxx

When the Time Comes

John Quealy


Lord, when the time comes please help me be strong
My furry friend is sick; something's terribly wrong
The vet checked her over; there's nothing he can do
I'm afraid soon I'll be sending her; home to You

Please take her back home; on the wings of a dove
Into Your loving arms; up in heaven above
Take her to a meadow; where she can play and run free
Under bright sunlight; among the green grass and trees

She's been a part of my life now; for so many years
I'll miss her so much; my eyes are filling with tears
Please give me the courage; to tell her good-bye
As I know She'll watch over me; through her loving eyes

I'll never forget her; I'll see her one day
Tell her we'll meet at the Bridge; then we'll go play
I'll cherish the memories; of the time we both had
they'll put a smile on my face; then I won't feel as bad

Sue Smith

4 weeks ago

Sally Ann xxx

You were here and loved Sally Ann,
Missed, thoughts and pictures we have,
Loving you for so many years,
You were here and so loved.

Your time, here with us was joy,
Sally Ann, just enjoy the rest now,
Knowing one day, seeing you again,
It will be like never been apart.

Sweet dreams Sally Ann xxx

Sue Smith

4 weeks ago

Sally Ann xxxx

The love held in your heart
Captivates me from the start
Holding you in my arms
You lick my face with all your charm

Watching you as days go by
You quickly grow, I wonder why
That you are given so little time
To live on earth and be all mine

Years pass by, you run and play
I know one day you cannot stay
For time takes a lasting toll
One day you’ll have a new role

To leave the world and be set free
I know you will be watching me
With a saddened heart I will go on
Because of you I can sing a song

The day has come to say goodbye
Holding you, I start to cry
Memories come rushing in
Of how you’ve been my best friend

Losing you, I will go on
You worry that I’m not that strong
Because of you my life was blessed
And filled with so much happiness

Thank you, my 4 legged friend
In due time my heart will mend
A part of me, you’ll always be
My friend for all eternity

Sue Smith

March 27, 2011

Sally Ann xxxx

Ode For A Dog
If truth is beauty
and beauty is truth
then who can deny that
you aren't indeed beautiful...

If soul is an inner spirit
which is reflected in the yearning of the eyes
then who can deny that you have a soul...

If friendship is the warmth of a comforting friend
in times of despair, then who can deny
your devout friendship...

If love is the capacity to love unselfishly
with no conditions attached then who can deny
your ability to truly love...

If virtue encompasses faith, devotion, trust,
and the purity of heart,
then are you not virtuous
and can we not learn from you?

If the value of a life be measured
in the endurance of cherished memories
which persist through time,
as a testament of your place in my heart,
then who can deny that your life had purpose.

-Marie Lawrence

Sue Smith

March 4, 2011

Sally Ann xxx

I Thought of You Today

I woke early this morning, lifted the shade

to a sky overcast and gray.

No ray of sun to brighten my heart,

and I thought of you today.

The breezes of summer are no more

and have moved along on their way.

The crisp air of autumn has settled in,

and I thought of you today.

The crunch of the leaves under my feet,

I remembered how you loved to play,

chasing the leaves across the yard,

and I thought of you today.

As the daylight faded into dusk

and the shadows came to play,

I lit a candle and watched the flame dance,

and I thought of you today.

I crawled into bed, turned out the lamp

and glanced where you used to lay.

The tears came again, as they always do,

as I thought of you today.

Sue Smith

December 15, 2010

Sally Ann xxxx

If Only
If only things were different
If only you were here
If only I could hold your paw
I would know that you were near
If only I could say the words
I feel within my heart
If only you were with me love
We would never be apart.

Unknown

Sue Smith

December 13, 2010

Sally Ann xxx

"Our animals shepherd us through certain eras of our lives. When we are ready to turn the corner and make it on our own...they let us go."
— Anonymous

Sue Smith

November 30, 2010

Sally Ann xxxx

Loss of a pet cat or dog

I just wanted to let you know that I made it home.The journey wasn't an easy one, but it didn't take too long.

Everything is so pretty here, so white, so fresh and newI wish that you could close your eyes and that you could see it too.

Please try not to be sad for me.Try to understand God is taking care of me...I'm in the shelter of His hands.

Here there is no sadness, no sorrow, and no pain.Here there is no crying and I'll never hurt again.

Here it is so peaceful when all the angels sing.I really have to go for now... I've just got to try my wings.

Unknown

Pet Loss PoemsPet Loss Poems

They come into our lives for such a short time-a time we wouldn't trade not even for a dime.

Then before you know it the years have flown byand then all of a sudden we're saying good-bye.

It wasn't that long ago we said our good-byes.We held on to you tight as you closed your eyes.

Your spirit has flown home on the wings of a doveinto God's loving arms; in heaven above.

Over the days we've shed many tearsbut the memories we have will live on for years.

We feel your presence and we know that you are nearYou're keeping us safe and calming our fears.

We think about memories from years pastwhen you were young and strong and ran so fast.

We remember all the great times that we all had.How you always made us happy never made us mad.

They were the best and happiest years we had.We'll always look back on them and never be sad.

We look forward to the time we'll be together againand we thank the Lord for such a great friend

Now you run and play up in Heaven abovecradled in God's arms covered with his love.

Playing by the Bridge waiting for the daywe come down through the meadow to the bridge to stay.

The love that you showed us we'll never forgetbecause to us you're one very special pet.

You're like a star in the dark of nightalways watching over us with the Lord's light.

So now we take time to remember our best friendwho will always be with us even to the end.

We'll always remember you the way you were-one big lovable, huggable pile of fur.

John Quealy

Sue Smith

November 25, 2010

Sally Ann xxxxx

Sally Ann, what a beauty,
gorgeous fur and face of love,
miss your prescence, furry Angel
how I wish you were here, with me.

Your time with me came to an end,
treasured memories of you held dear,
I miss you wandering around the house
Sweet Sally, missed forever.

One day I will get to see you again,
when time and days are numbered,
until then, I will live carefree,
watch over me sweet Sally Ann,
be my Sweet Angel love forever.

Sue xxxxx

Sue Smith

November 19, 2010