For Grammy & Maggie: The Secret

[Cudedog]

The Secret

We have a secret, you and I
that no one else shall know,
for who but I can see you lie
each night in fire glow?
And who but I can reach my hand
before we go to bed
and feel the living warmth of you
and touch your silken head?
And only I walk woodland paths
and see ahead of me,
your small form racing with the wind
so young again, and free.
And only I can see you swim
in every brook I pass
and when I call, no one but I
can see the bending grass.

Author Unknown

Donna:

My heart goes out to you at this terrible time; I too shed tears for you and your sweet Maggie, although we have never met.

I know this special pain all too well.

When these more-than-family loved ones leave us, they take away with them a part of our heart; a part that we never get back. But we give it freely, because we give them - and they us - all that it is possible to give.

Even as we bid fare well.

Although I know that this terrible emptiness will never be filled, it will - with time - become bearable.

Although the road to that day may be a long one.

I pray that on that far-off day you may then look back to your little Maggie with joy, rather than with sorrow.

My sincerest condolences to you.

Anne

[MandysMom]

That was beautiful Ann.

[Carolinagal]

yes, it was. Crying again here though. Still so hard to believe !!!

[gingerK]

Bravo Anne, that was beautiful and thoughtful.

[FancyFree]

Beautiful tribute, Anne, to the furbabies that live on in our memories and our hearts. Thank you.
Marilyn

[grammynmaggie]

Oh...Anne thank you so much for this secret...it makes me feel less
alone...and this was a perfect day for me to read it....
donna&stillmaggie
I just wanted to add today would have been Maggie's 9th birthday...

[Queen]

Sitting here quietly crying. We lost our beloved Border Collies over ten years ago and I still see and feel them everywhere, we never had children and they were our family, there loss is still so keenly felt.

[SoCalGalcas]

Annie, that was beautiful! Lyn

[Nasoosie]

My heart is breaking with yours, Donna. I loved little Maggie, and am so glad I had the chance to be on the road with her this spring. You will cry for a long time, and crying is always good for the soul, spirit, heart, mind, and body. I am crying with you. Wish I were closer so I could come and cry with you in person. Huge hugs to you from me, Molly, and Dinah.

[grammynmaggie]

thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart for your love and support I wish I had a printer so I could print this out....