Good Bye Murphy

Were at the Vets now,
today is a time I didn't
want to come.

Your in so much pain
and so depressed, it
hurts me to see you suffer.

I love you so Murphy,
I remember so many
things about you.

You really did some
funny things, like
come over to my bed,

I heard this real
quite growl to
let me know,

that you had to
go outside, you
would do that each night,

I remember when
you would go lay
down between the couch,

and the wall,
I could always
find you there resting.

I remember
how you use to
paw me when you

wanted something
or how you set
up on your rump.

Many times while
outside, you would
bark to come in,

I would tell you
shut up, but
the more I did that,

the more you barked
until I said your such
a pushy dog, then I gave in.

For 12 years 8 Months
and 5 days you were
my faithful dog.

Now I must say
good bye, it hurts
me deeply, as

I stand here with
a broken heart,
this is so hard for me.

I don't want to
let you go,
but I must.

Murphy I will
take your love
and memory to my grave.

Good Bye Murphy  Written 2 days after I had my dog
put to sleep on March 3,2010

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 4/20/2011 4:53:00 PM
So sad James. Pets are family in their own right, and I know how much it hurts to lose one. Great piece my friend.
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Date: 4/10/2011 9:19:00 AM
The great thing about "Mans best friend" no matter what you do they are always happy to see you and love you you unconditionally.
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Date: 4/9/2011 10:38:00 PM
It is so lovely that you would honor your canine friend this way. Sincerely, Shay
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Date: 4/9/2011 12:33:00 PM
Yes,I remember your dear dog Murphy from your other poem. This reminds me so much of my own experiences with Ollyver my dog and the cat I had to watch be put to sleep, Callie CAt. Much emotion shown here. It's a very sad thing to lose them!
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Date: 3/30/2010 5:39:00 AM
It is hard to let go. Enjoyed the read .
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Date: 3/5/2010 4:44:00 PM
Oh wow, James, I am so sorry. This is such a heart breaking poem, but from the heart. We have suffered loss similar to your own, and just last weekend, my daughter and her husband had to put down the old Chocolate Lab they've had for 13 years. It broke their hearts, he was such a part of the family. But the love they give back, makes the heartache worth it. Sweet poem.
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Date: 3/5/2010 3:12:00 PM
It's really hard letting go of such a beloved pet, James. The reader can easily sense how much you loved him from the way you describe his actions. I'm sorry for your loss. My Katy (a cat) died two years ago and I still get choked up thinking of her. She was 20 years old and I knew it was going to happen; she was slowing down. But it didn't make the event any easier. God bless you. Love, Carolyn
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