All of my days

Dear friend,

 

reach out with your hand in kindness so I shall not fear your touch.

Speak softly to me so that harsh words do not fall upon my ears.

Give me gentle guidance so I may please you and make you proud.

Spend time with me so I do not suffer from a lonely heart.

But above all, love me in the way that I love you, unconditionally and forever.

For I shall be watching over you and those that you love such that no harm shall ever come your way.

 

I will be here to lean on when you feel it is you against the world, but you will never be alone.

I will walk into the darkness with you and lead you back into the light.

I will show you what joy can be found in the simple pleasures that help create memories, because making memories are what matter. They truly are the only things that last.

 

Together we shall share a bond that is unbreakable, stronger than steel but as gentle as a light breeze that brushes the cheek.

For you are my best friend and I will walk by your side for all of my days … until the last beat of my heart.

(© Sue Long) 

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I would like to thank Sue Long for her kind permission to publish her poems/writings on my blog.

Prints used for fund raising for animal rescues available on Fine Art America.

Sue and Phil’s Facebook page is the official home of Paw Prints from the Fundy. Available prints used for fund raising for animals rescues are posted there first as well as links for the prints on Fine Art America. Join Sue and Phil there on the Fundy to help them, help those, that have no voice.

The rock

Live in the moment, because that’s the only thing that’s real. Live life large, there’s no time for regrets.

 

Don’t fear falling down, getting up only makes you stronger.

 

Be the rock your friends lean on in times of trouble, for it is they who will lend a paw when you stumble.

 

Share your toys with your friends, you can have too many toys, but never enough friends.

 

Howl at the moon, chase rainbows only you can see and don’t be afraid to get your paws dirty, you can never have too much fun.

 

Love all those who speak kindly and share their joy with you for it is upon their hearts that your paw prints shall remain.

(© Sue Long) 

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Prints used for fund raising for animal rescues available on Fine Art America.

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A dog lives here

This home is filled with chew toys and stuffies you’ll find scattered about the floor and somedays even muddy paw prints that lead in from every door.

 

Furballs may roll out from hidden corners at the most inappropriate of times, they’re the ones we’ve somehow missed even though our vacuum has been working overtime.

 

If quick enough you’ll have your choice of seats, unless someone else lands there first. But be careful not to boast, more than likely, they’ll find it’s your lap that suits them most.

 

You’ll also find a joyful heart and most loyal friend indeed, willing to share their unconditional love with you, regardless of their breed.

 

So be prepared for lots of snuggles, and occasional kiss or two, even at meal time they may expect a little treat from you.

 

They say a home is where the heart is, and I couldn’t agree more, I give thanks each day a dog lives here, they guard my heart and keep danger from its door.

 

So you’re welcome to come visit and spend some time within but keep in mind it’s their home too, and they help decide who comes in.

(© Sue Long) 

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Prints used for fund raising for animal rescues available on Fine Art America.

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Whisper in the wind

There was a whisper in the wind, it spoke your name to me.

The voice said it’s time to let you go, you’ve earned your wings … fly free.

 

They didn’t let me argue, I had no choice you see,

heaven needs another Angel … and you were on loan to me.

 

My heart is yours to take with you. You always knew it best.

Keep safe the memories that we’ve shared, our love will do the rest.

 

Now I listen for the winds to blow, wherever that may be.

I hear you voice in it’s whisper, and take comfort … I know an Angel speaks to me.

(© Sue Long) 

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Prints used for fund raising for animal rescues available on Fine Art America.

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The Promise

I promised to stand by you my whole life through.

To share your sorrows and help chase your fears;

I’ve even licked away you tears.

 

Many roads we’ve walked, some high, some low.

There are still some journeys we’ve left to go.

 

My eyes may cloud and hearing fade,

but my heart still beats for you each and everyday.

 

Never once would I think to leave your side,

I may look old but I’m still that young pup inside.

 

I’ve kept my promise, now will you?

Be there for me when I need you too.

(© Sue Long) 

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When you reach out and two hearts connect

When you reach out and two hearts connect,

The sun will shine a little brighter

And the winds will blow a little lighter.

This journey you’ll share together

Will live in both your hearts forever.

(© Sue Long)

 

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Oh to be a dog

Oh to be a dog … if only for just one day.

Able to revel in all the simple pleasures that life has to offer.

 

To raise your nose to the wind, put your paws to the ground

and run like there’s no tomorrow.

 

King for a day … in the field of your dreams.

(© Sue Long) 

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We may not know where life’s path may lead us

We may not know where life’s path may lead us,

what lies beyond the bend in the road.

 

But with a good friend by your side …

all things are possible.

(© Sue Long) 

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Growing old

Growing old does not mean I am weak and losing the battle … rather … that I have proven strong enough to have withstood the test of time … and I have won.

(© Sue Long) 

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The heart skips a beat

The heart skips a beat each and everytime that we see a rainbow grace the sky.

It is a heavenly reminder of those, to whom we’ve had to say good bye.

The rainbow is a symbol, conveying a heartfelt message meant just for you …

someone’s waiting at the rainbow bridge and they dearly love and miss you too.

(© Sue Long) 

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Dogs have chosen us

Of all the creatures that walk the face of this earth,

dogs have chosen us, and us alone, to share their lives with.

May we prove worthy of such a gift.

(© Sue Long) 

*****

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By your side

A dog’s a gift on loan to us from someone up above. He came to teach us many things but mainly how to love. A bigger heart you’ll never find, a most loyal friend indeed. His biggest wish is to help guide your path in the hope that you’ll succeed.

 

So listen with a child’s heart to what he has to say, he’ll fill your life with laughter and teach you how to play … rejoicing in the simple beauty found each and every day.

 

Then comes a time when sadly, yes he’s called back home again … to the heavens far and wide. Give thanks to all the stars above that once … a good dog chose … to walk faithfully by your side.

(© Sue Long) 

*****

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 Prints used for fund raising for animal rescues available on Fine Art America.

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All of my days

Dear friend, reach out with your hand in kindness so I shall not fear your touch.

Speak softly to me so that harsh words do not fall upon my ears.

Give me gentle guidance so I may please you and make you proud.

Spend time with me so I do not suffer from a lonely heart.

 

But above all, love me in the way that I love you, unconditionally and forever.

For I shall be watching over you and those that you love such that no harm shall ever come your way.

I will be here to lean on when you feel it is you against the world, but you will never be alone.

I will walk into the darkness with you and lead you back into the light.

I will show you what joy can be found in the simple pleasures that help create memories, because making memories are what matter. They truly are the only things that last.

 

Together we shall share a bond that is unbreakable, stronger than steel but as gentle as a light breeze that brushes the cheek.

For you are my best friend and I will walk by your side for all of my days … until the last beat of my heart.

(© Sue Long)

*****

I would like to thank Sue Long for her kind permission to publish her poems/writings on my blog.

 Prints used for fund raising for animal rescues available on Fine Art America.

Sue and Phil’s Facebook page is the official home of Paw Prints from the Fundy. Available prints used for fund raising for animals rescues are posted there first as well as links for the prints on Fine Art America. Join Sue and Phil there on the Fundy to help them, help those, that have no voice.

The Way

In the darkness I turned to go; my last day’s done; I’ll miss you so.

No time even to say good bye or to lick the tears spilling from your eyes.

That’s when I heard you call my name; I knew right then, I must turn back to help ease your pain.

Since I’ve no voice with which to speak, its whispers in your dreams I’ll make.

Ease your heart and rest your mind, my time with you was the best of kind.

I couldn’t have asked for a better friend, we’ve shared our journey to the very end.

There’s one final thing you need to know, I’ll whisper in your ear before I go …

“I’m leaving first to find the way … so I can lead you back here with me on your last day.”

 
(© Sue Long) 

*****

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Dogs (by Sue Long)

Of all the creatures that walk the face of this earth,

dogs have chosen us, and us alone, to share their lives with.

May we prove worthy of such a gift.

 (© Sue Long) 

*****

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 Prints used for fund raising for animal rescues available on Fine Art America.

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Heart of the Dog

We may train our dogs but it is the heart of the dog that has the most to teach. A dog is born already knowing in his heart what it takes us a lifetime to learn. It’s in his heart to teach us.

 

To each us that love is unconditional and given freely, and sometimes yes, you have to let go. That it’s ok to act silly in a crowd of strangers and to not take yourself too seriously, others don’t. That within you lies the courage to run through the mud puddles of life, unafraid to get your paws wet.

 

That true friends don’t care what you own or how fancy your collar is, only that you’re there for them when the chips are down.

Heaven can wait

Heaven can wait just one more

day, there’s still so much for us

to do. They already have so many

angels … why do they need you?

 

Don’t they know you’ve always been

the keeper of my secrets and defender

of my heart. You’ve walked by my

side for all these years … we were

never meant to part.

The Way

In the darkness I turned to go; my last day's done, I'll miss you so.

No time even to say goodbye or lick the tears spilling from your eyes.

That's when I heard you call my name; I knew then I must ease your pain.

 

Since I've no voice with which to speak,

Its whispers in your dreams I'll make.

 

Ease your heart and rest your mind, my time with you was the best of kind.

I couldn't have asked for a better friend, we've shared our journey to the very end.

 

There's one final thing you need to know, I'll whisper in your ear before I go ...

"I'm leaving first to find the way - I'll lead you there on your last day."

 

(© Sue Long) 

*****

I would like to thank Sue Long for her kind permission to publish her poems/writings on my blog.

Prints used for fund raising for animal rescues available on Fine Art America.

Sue and Phil’s Facebook page is the official home of Paw Prints from the Fundy. Available prints used for fund raising for animals rescues are posted there first as well as links for the prints on Fine Art America. Join Sue and Phil there on the Fundy to help them, help those, that have no voice.