I have been in a state of the blues today , couldn't really think why, but on the edge of tears and just ,well plain old sad. I thought , well the is stuff going on at work that is irritating and frankly stupid, but that ,while it doesn't help isn't usually enough to get me down. After all I work to live , not live to work so...
Then I thought maybe it is the fact hat hubby is away, and it sure is part of it I miss him and the longer this job goes the longer his 2 weeks out feels ,and the shorter the 1 week home.But again , that is life and I am pretty used to it .
Then I saw a post from a friend of mine , Janice at Own a Morgan and well frankly I panicked! I had a feeling what the post was about and for the whole day I avoided reading it Her beloved Gelding Texas has passed away at 34yrs old. I shouldn't be sad he lived a long and wonderful life in her care, but I so know the empty feeling they leave whether they have been with 3 yrs or 30 ,horse lovers know it doesn't take long for them to become part of you .
That coupled with the senseless loss Of Toffee ,my friend Sarah's horse (Heartsick) and hearing from my Sister in law about a foaling gone horribly wrong for them which resulted in them euthanizing both the mare and foal , I am just hurting for those I care about . The foaling , was one of those things, they were there they tried , and did their very best as did their vet , but sometimes the outcome is just not good in spite of everyone's best efforts.
Any of us who love animals , cats, dogs ,birds , horses,etc know going it that they will not be with us forever, but it still never prepares you for the wrenching pain their leaving brings . Call me a bleeding heart if you want I somehow feel at least some of the feeling of loss each of those folk are suffering.
Reminders of loves of my own who have left their mark in my heart.
So while you may have read this before , please bear with me as I share it again , in love and support to those who are hurting , and to remind them they were as much a blessing to their horses as the horses were to them. And may we all meet again someday , somewhere ,just over the Rainbow Bridge
Made of Horses
For
my entire life it seems
Horse
have been in my dreams
In my
life and in my space
A
feeling that you can’t replace
The
Grace and beauty that they share
Cannot
be found, just anywhere
They
are a thing second to none
To
let them go leaves me undone
And
heartbroken tears I will cry
When
all to soon they say goodbye
Each
takes a piece of my own heart
When
the sad time comes to part
But
leaves behind no empty space
Just
glowing memories in their place
I
watch them grow and watch them dance
And
know that it was worth the chance
No
rage against natures forces
It
has left my heart
Made
of Horses
Stay safe my friends
16 comments:
Such a beautiful post Sherry and it echoes the sentiments of most of us in your circle of friends. It is always tough to part with our beloved critters, be it a cat or a horse, it doesn't matter if we love them.
Hope you get over your blues, and here's a (((hug))) for you.
Awe Sherry, I know how you feel ((hugs))
I felt like that when my sis in laws horse had to be put down. Why that one touched me so hard, I dont know, except I know what he meant to her.
Go get some horse time girl.
Ask that boy or yours to dance!!!
That will make you smile!!!!
What an excellent poem and it does hurt when they leave this world. Hope you get over the blues soon too.
Beautiful poem. Hugs and more hugs.
{{{hugs}}} You are a kind soul.
Loved the poem...I feel for the others you mentioned. I might have found it easier if Tex had just passed away on his own,it was my decision to euthanize him ..my head tells me it was the right thing ...but my heart will always believe it was not.I'm sorry I added to your sorrows but your kind words helped...you are a good friend. I now have a mental pic of Tex running with the spotted ponies..tail flagged and mane blowing in the wind Thank You.
Sad and beautiful at the same time - I very much appreciate that you are willing to share your deep feelings with us like this.
You are made of love, girl. Hugs, and hoping things brighten.
I am so sorry for the losses you mentioned, it's never easy, is it..
We all are knowing what you feel like. I cringe when I think about all the animals I have had that have died. I hope we get them all back someday. Hugs.
Losing an animal is never easy. The only thing I can say to possibly ease the pain is this.
One of the great cowboys, horsemen, riders, jumpers, or _______ of all time must have needed a damn good horse. You sent them the best of your herd. They will be well mounted until you join them and can step into the stirrup and take over the reins again.
Every year at foaling time I dread what is to come. Losing a foal is not easy, but losing a mare can be devestating. Losing both- there is just no words....
...I read several of your posts... beautiful babies... too that crazy shooting and this beautiful poem. Emotions running high, yes. Understandable!
We love you because you are a bleeding heart ♥ This world needs more people like you who care about animals. Our sweet dog will be 12 this fall. I can't bear to think what it will be like when she's gone.
Beautiful poem & thoughts! Hoping your reflection makes you feel better.
thanks so much all of you . Janice you did not add to my pain my friend, I just hurt for you I do that .Aurora, yes the reflection and sharing does help, funny sometimes we just have to share how we feel to feel it and feel better
They are fireflies, here for such a short time, and brighten our world so much. Hugs to all the brave people who love them.
I hope today is a better day and I like the poem!
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