image from http://www.josephinewall.co.uk WINGS OF LOVE
He was small and sweet
A furry ball
No larger than my hand
Four white paws he had
A body of russet-brown
A black mask around his face
I called him Rusty
The keeper of my heart.
His little tail would wag so fast
It was nothing but a blur
Each time he heard my footsteps
Or if I called him to my side
We loved each other shamelessly
He followed me everywhere I went
Beside me day and night
And if in bed I lay alone
With illness or in pain
This cuddly friend was there for me
Carefully creeping upon the bed
To lay his head beside me
His breathe a caress upon my neck
Loyal and true my beautiful friend
The keeper of my heart
No braver dog than he
He chased away the biggest dogs
Or stranger who came too close to me
We laughed and played for many a year
And loved each other truly
Time seemed to pass us by
Until it caught up too soon
Then one day he left me
I hadn’t seen how old he’d grown
The love we had still new
He left a hole deep in my heart
That one day he will fill
When he finds a dog to take his place
And sends him home to me.
For my beautiful friend, my dog, Rusty.
My beautiful friend…Rusty.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring–it was peace.”
― Milan Kundera
Rusty was a special dog, we fell in love from the moment we saw each other. He was by my side through the good and the bad and seemed to always know when I was hurting or lonely and he would appear as if by magic. Curled up on my lap I felt a love and acceptance which was unique. I loved him equally in return.
I count myself so Blessed to have shared his life for as long as I did and such gratitude that I had someone to love me so dearly. Years have passed and I miss his cheeky grin and wildly wagging tail still. I know, deep in my heart that he is sending me a dog he has chosen to be my best friend. I feel very strongly that it won’t be too much longer now and yet I will never forget this special dog who saved my sanity in my darkest days.
Blessings. Susan xx
© Susan Jamieson
I feel exactly the same way about my beautiful little dog Gracie. She has enriched my life more than words can express. The thought that she won’t be with me forever sends cold shivers up my spine. Love Jenna
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Thanks Jenn. I’ve been thinking about him a lot lately and a poem seemed right. Shame the tears wouldn’t stop. So I hope it made sense. Susan ❤😧
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How beautiful… I think it will be soon, Darling.. XXX
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So glad you had the love of such a special dog!
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Thank you Sarah. He was special from the moment I picked him up. We had that connection and it felt as if we could read each others minds – always.He was incredibly protective of me and it was a tremendous loss when he suddenly left me.To say I was inconsolable is accurate. I haven’t had a pet since, but perhaps the time is coming. It certainly feels that way.
I truly hope you are feeling better – I could say try to give your mind a rest, but that’s advice I find hard to follow.
Thinking of you, sending prayers and Reiki…
Blessings, Susan x
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem. I am sure that Rusty will send you the perfect companion when the time is right.
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The little blighters have a terrible habit of getting under your skin and into your heart.
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They surely do….. One of my few ‘soft spots’ 😊. Susan
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