Farewell my trusted friend
A letter to Zoe to thank her for her loyalty and love47 total reviews
Comment from robina1978
A gorgeous photo of Zoe, a German Shepherd ( we used to have one too. She looks absolutely gorgeous and friendly. What an excellent idea to bury her with the letter. You can grieve for a long time about animals. Best wishes for the contest.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
  |
A gorgeous photo of Zoe, a German Shepherd ( we used to have one too. She looks absolutely gorgeous and friendly. What an excellent idea to bury her with the letter. You can grieve for a long time about animals. Best wishes for the contest.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
-
Thank you for your feedback. Thank you also for your kind words. We loved her very much.
-
Thank you for your feedback. Thank you also for your kind words. We loved her very much.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Never easy to say goodbye to a trusted friend, and a good dog, as I have so often said, is so much better than most two-legged critters could ever hope to be.
Poem is a well written tribute to the dog and should make an interesting entry into this contest.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
|
Never easy to say goodbye to a trusted friend, and a good dog, as I have so often said, is so much better than most two-legged critters could ever hope to be.
Poem is a well written tribute to the dog and should make an interesting entry into this contest.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
-
Thank you Brett. Your kind words are well received.
Comment from tfawcus
It is a dreadful decision to have to make when, finally, the time comes for that 'dreamless sleep'. The grieving process is very similar to that we experience on losing any close friend and companion. Sensitive writing.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
|
It is a dreadful decision to have to make when, finally, the time comes for that 'dreamless sleep'. The grieving process is very similar to that we experience on losing any close friend and companion. Sensitive writing.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
-
Thanks for your feedback. I agree, there were a few two legged loved ones that I could have written to. I chose Zoe for the very reason, that grief is not only reserved for people.
Comment from PoemsOfDD
This is an interesting entry for the write A Letter to some one you miss contest. I fully understand how you feel about your loyal companion. Losing a friend is difficult whether they are human or animal - the pain is real. I still get tears in my eyes when I think of my dog of 40 years ago. I have not had one since.
Just a small comment, if I may. This is supposed to be a letter. Yours comes across as a poem. I would perhaps have a first line that starts off something like:
My special Zoe
You've been the best
Also, as Zoe has journeyed to heaven the 'letter' should be written in the past tense. For example -
(yours)
It's cold and dark
On the chosen day
The bare treed park
Looks old and grey
(suggestion)
It was cold and dark
On the chosen day
Bare trees in the park
Looked old and grey
Also, the end verse seems awfully depressing for a dog that gave you many happy memories.
Goodbye darling Zoe
Our memories we'll keep
But you'll be pain free, Zoe
As you sleep the dreamless sleep
Perhaps something that is a happy send off. A suggestion would be:
We miss you darling Zoe
but mem'ries we'll always keep
You're pain free now sweet Zoe
in heaven's adventurous sleep
Just food for thought. Best of luck in the competition. ~DD
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
|
This is an interesting entry for the write A Letter to some one you miss contest. I fully understand how you feel about your loyal companion. Losing a friend is difficult whether they are human or animal - the pain is real. I still get tears in my eyes when I think of my dog of 40 years ago. I have not had one since.
Just a small comment, if I may. This is supposed to be a letter. Yours comes across as a poem. I would perhaps have a first line that starts off something like:
My special Zoe
You've been the best
Also, as Zoe has journeyed to heaven the 'letter' should be written in the past tense. For example -
(yours)
It's cold and dark
On the chosen day
The bare treed park
Looks old and grey
(suggestion)
It was cold and dark
On the chosen day
Bare trees in the park
Looked old and grey
Also, the end verse seems awfully depressing for a dog that gave you many happy memories.
Goodbye darling Zoe
Our memories we'll keep
But you'll be pain free, Zoe
As you sleep the dreamless sleep
Perhaps something that is a happy send off. A suggestion would be:
We miss you darling Zoe
but mem'ries we'll always keep
You're pain free now sweet Zoe
in heaven's adventurous sleep
Just food for thought. Best of luck in the competition. ~DD
Comment Written 31-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
-
It was actually a poetry contest (The topic for this poetry contest is: a letter to some one you really miss ) yes she was a dog, and it says "someone" but to me she was someone, and it doesn't say they have to be a human.
I think i failed to describe the situation fully. I'll clarify it in an edit. But thank you for your suggestions. My letter started as the day opened and I took Zoe out for a last walk around the park. It was a horrid winters day. Then whilst I reminisced my husband took her to the vet and she was euthanised. So I sat at home and actually journaled this letter to her, to bury with her ashes.
-
I understand it is a poetry contest. I didn't finish the next two lines as it was an example, however -
'My special Zoe
you've been the best
but illness forces
you now to rest'
It is always a sad affair when our nearest and dearest passes on but our memories always keep them alive. Zoe was a lucky dog to have you as her friend and carer. ~DD
-
Thank you for your kind words.
Comment from moonsunrise
I enjoyed your poem very much. I can so relate. My Harley and BooBoo lived 17 years and passed away one year apart. It was the hardest thing to put them down. They were full of love and life but started to exhibit symptoms. I think of them every day and see them running in the yard and loving the sun and snow. They were my babies and I still can shed a tear when I think of them.
Your Zoe is a beautiful canine. Perhaps she crossed over the rainbow bridge and has met my BooBoo and Harley.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
|
I enjoyed your poem very much. I can so relate. My Harley and BooBoo lived 17 years and passed away one year apart. It was the hardest thing to put them down. They were full of love and life but started to exhibit symptoms. I think of them every day and see them running in the yard and loving the sun and snow. They were my babies and I still can shed a tear when I think of them.
Your Zoe is a beautiful canine. Perhaps she crossed over the rainbow bridge and has met my BooBoo and Harley.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
-
Thank you for your kind words and for reviewing my work. I still get tears in my eyes when I think of her.our vet sent us a sympathy card and said that indeed "she had crossed the rainbow bridge". I hope she makes friends with BooBoo and Harley.
-
I am sure she will.
They are now our angels looking down at us.
Comment from kiwigirl2821
aww this is so sad. You've given us plenty of emotive content in this write so we feel your pain and loss. Terrible to have to make such a decision. Good luck. xoxo Kiwi
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
|
aww this is so sad. You've given us plenty of emotive content in this write so we feel your pain and loss. Terrible to have to make such a decision. Good luck. xoxo Kiwi
Comment Written 31-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
-
Thank you for your review and for your kind words. I'd thought about writing to my beautiful Dad or my darling sister but these words just fell together.
-
our babies are precious. xoxo Kiwi
Comment from Dean Kuch
My condolences, most sincerely.
Being an avid dog lover with three canine companions, I completely understand your grief.
Our pets are not just animals. They are beloved members of our family. Their love is unconditional. They are quick to forgive and forget. They are there for us through thick and thin and would die for us if necessary.
There's a reason D-O-G spelled backward spells GOD.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
|
My condolences, most sincerely.
Being an avid dog lover with three canine companions, I completely understand your grief.
Our pets are not just animals. They are beloved members of our family. Their love is unconditional. They are quick to forgive and forget. They are there for us through thick and thin and would die for us if necessary.
There's a reason D-O-G spelled backward spells GOD.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017
-
Thank you that bought fresh tears to my eyes. You really understand my grief.
-
I get choked up every time I watch Ms. Franciso's touching video and I've seen it dozens of times.
You're more than welcome.
~Dean
-
Thank you, you are so kind. Oops here come the tears again.
