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A Sad Day At the Veterinary Clinic

(To my Best Friend) For you I dream of hope always for tomorrow, yet this day one hope’s never to end although this life without a dream a reality to pretend, alas without a lifetime friend. It’s almost tomorrow a life sadly coming to an end, something inside of me tells one I’d been so wrong when dreaming of our lives in streams of tomorrow. It’s almost tomorrow this day one hope’s never to end, tomorrow I know you’ll cease to be my only friend this life you live to come to an end. Goodbye! Oh no it’s almost tomorrow this day which will wrench us apart, “Please oh please take the good out of goodbye, there is nothing good, about a final farewell” © Harry J Horsman 2011

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Tanya Harrington

Date: 12/10/2012 1:58:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Harry, very sad to loose such a companion! :) Tanya

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/8/2012 10:55:00 AM

I had seen this one before, harry, and it is a heart wrenching poem. It's beyond sad to lose a companion that we have grown so close to over the years. BIG congrats on your well deserved win.

Carol Eastman

Date: 12/8/2012 10:52:00 AM

Very touching poem... Congratulations on the win.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/8/2012 5:58:00 AM

I remember this one from a while ago harry, so sad . congratulations xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/8/2012 3:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning poem - thanks for the nice contest. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/7/2012 8:47:00 PM

Harry, , CONGRATULATIONS :-) ON YOUR XOOL WINNING pet poem.. always~LINDA

Joyce Johnson

Date: 12/7/2012 7:56:00 PM

So sad Harry. Of course we know when we get them the day will come. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Skat A

Date: 12/7/2012 7:00:00 PM

thanks 4 the support~LUV~SKAT

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/4/2012 11:04:00 PM

soupmail!

M.I.A .

Date: 12/23/2011 7:21:00 PM

this is beautiful... the unheard words spoke clearly through this poem.

The Situation

Date: 12/21/2011 11:09:00 AM

i'm in that club too. lizzy says it all.TS

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 12/21/2011 8:43:00 AM

I had to do it too and remember and how terrible it was. Such a tender write so full of emotion. Makes my eyes fill up. Hope your Christmas is beautiful and New Year full of inspiration Harry. Thank you for all your wonderful visits this past year. Luv, Lizzy

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/21/2011 8:13:00 AM

Sorry about you loss Harry, Hugs x

Red Fiery

Date: 12/21/2011 12:15:00 AM

A sad tale beautifully written....U captured that emotions...Harrry..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/20/2011 6:41:00 PM

Harry, I can really relate to this one. We had to set a day to have our dearest cat put to sleep several years ago. The two new cats simply cannot replace her. they don't even come close! (about my avatar. I don't understand how to do it.I just happened to get that picture in sunglasses easily. I tried to change it for ya to see my eyes,but it didn't work out. The one I tried was too blurry, and I ended up with another sunglasses picture. haha)

Robert Pettit

Date: 12/20/2011 6:07:00 PM

This reminds me of that old country-western song of yesteryear titled "Old Shep". Very descriptive as it aroused my emotions while reading.

Lisa Cooper

Date: 12/20/2011 4:26:00 PM

beautifully penned

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/20/2011 1:57:00 PM

Oh Harry I always say see you later. I can never bring myself to say goodbye. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Love and blessing to you and yours, Carol

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/20/2011 12:58:00 PM

such sweet sense of longing that fills this page with laguid imagery, harry..:) huggs!

John Smith

Date: 12/20/2011 12:47:00 PM

A fine tribute. That is so painful even though one knows it is what's best for the dog.

Bl Devnath

Date: 12/20/2011 11:22:00 AM

Very sad write, my friend. Well wishes remains very deeply. Thanks, bl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/20/2011 11:01:00 AM

So sad Harry - but beautiful .... OXOX Love Anne-Lise

Judy Ball

Date: 12/20/2011 10:20:00 AM

This is such a poignant piece. I've been there and done that so many times. I have always had animals for friends. they're the best kind to have and it hurts to lose them. Just remember that you have saved your friend from more suffering and I believe that God has a place in Heaven for all His creatures, not just us. Nothing without a soul can love and they love more completely than people do. God Bless my frienbd, JB

Gwendolen Song

Date: 12/20/2011 10:19:00 AM

Puppy and I snuggled up in the covers last night...I love him dearly...I couldn't even imagine having to do what you are about to do! My prayer is that you will remember the good times and your selflessness to end his suffering...the poem shows such a slow agonizing progression of time...ahhh heck. I am so sorry for this scenario for you! And at Christmas. Hang in there, Harry. Gwendolen

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer

Date: 12/20/2011 9:36:00 AM

Harry...A powerful and touching write. I had to take my 14 year old Great Pry. to her journey to the Rainbow Bridge a couple of years ago. There WAS a good part...she no longer had to be in pain and she was able to run over the rainbow bridge w/ her friends. It is a hard thing to do but a very selfless act.