Snow melts from the temple eaves,
and the first tears of spring
fall to the stones.
RIP Ladron, my PTSD service dog.
August 2008-July 12, 2022
She made my world sane.
The picture of the Kosho-Ji temple in Fukukusa comes from https://terebess.hu/zen/sojiji/koshoji.html
I hope that it's OK to use it here.
Music from Sir James Galway, with Nakasendo.
The Five Minute Friday prompt this week is PROPOSE.
I cannot propose an end to winter
beyond faith
that there is spring.
Soo sooo sorry for your loss, Andrew. Years of life and service packed into one huge punch of loss. Boo hiss. Soo hard. Hang in there. (from Jane Williams... can't get my url to be accepted)
ReplyDeleteJane, thank you. I'm lost.
DeleteI'm so sad to hear about Ladron, Andrew! May the Lord comfort you as you miss her presence with you.
ReplyDeleteLisa, thank you. I never had parents nor siblings to mourn; this has been my hardest loss.
DeleteSir James Galway is one of your favorites. Suiting for your post.
ReplyDeleteYou must have found a document with the August 2008 date, I was offby one-year in our other posts.
Ladron was and still is a God send. Zig Ziggler did a book on lesson with his dog. Ladron helped us be kinder to one another, accept better what could not be changed, trained other pack members so she & I could get rest & you felt cared after. All by the guidance of Angels. Praise and Glory to God for a gift Earth couldn't provide.
-Barbara
Dear Barb, this is a lovely affirmation and testimony. Thank you.
DeleteI'm so very sorry, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteKath, thank you.
DeleteAndrew, I don't even come close to your poetry skills but I'm simply returning the favour.
DeleteA dog just knows
when something's not right
A dog just senses
When your heart's in a fight
She may not have the words
Her voice is not heard
But her love makes it all
Seem somehow alright.
A dog can just sit
And let you fall in a heap
A dog can bring you comfort
When you just need to weep
She may not have the words
Her voice is not heard
But her paw on your hand
Allows you to go back to sleep
A dog will just stay
By your bed when you're low
A dog will not budge
And somehow she just knows
She may not have the words
Her voice is not heard
But her presence is a comfort
When your body needs to slow
A dog is a friend
Who is kinder than most
A dog is a companion
About whom you must boast
She may not have the words
Her voice is not heard
But her love keeps you sane
So let's raise a toast
To Ladron
Perfect for the personage Ladron.
DeleteI always forgot to count her as a pack member, she was more a help mate and ypur poem is right on target.
-Barbara
Kath, just lovely.
DeleteOh so sad, so much more than a trusted companion. 😢
ReplyDeleteFiona, Ladron made me whole again, after the longest of wars.
DeleteSorry for your loss. I'm glad you had a good time with him while he graced your home. Cheers to the morning! Knowing we have eternal rest with loved ones is reassuring in times like these.
ReplyDeleteJennifer
Jennifer, thank you so much
Delete..and 'graced' is exactly the right word.
"Well done, Ladron, good and faithful servant."
ReplyDeleteI have a candle lighted for you, my friend. You are being surrounded in love.
Oh, Karen, thank you. This has been so hard.
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss. What a gift your dog was to your family. Deirdre FMF#11
ReplyDeleteDeirdre, she was, and her memory remains, a gift. Thank you so much.
Delete🙏🏾
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your prayers. We feel them, and they help.
DeleteI'm sorry for your loss. Grief is grief, no matter if it's for a human or an animal.
ReplyDeleteYou're so right. Grief is indeed grief, no matter the cause.
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort as you miss your faithful friend.
ReplyDeleteKym, thank you. Ladron formed a part of me, and led me past the nightmares of PTSD.
DeleteAndrew, I'm so sorry. You must be heartbroken.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute to Laron--short and simple, but very touching.
Sending hugs and prayers for comfort and peace.🙏❤️
Grams, thank you. The hugs and prayers are felt, and so appreciated!
DeleteI can only begin to imagine the heartache in losing a faithful companion in life. What a fitting tribute to Ladron, who has walked alongside you through so many of the trials of life. Sending a hug.
ReplyDelete~ Cindie
Cindie, thank you for this. I still look down to my left as I walk, for that was Ladron's place.
DeleteNow there are two Chihuahuas, Cocoa and Latte, whom she trained, walking there, to be my support.
And Belle, the Ausie Shepherd.
DeleteNot forgetting Belle! She is more Sylvia's protege, a soft encourager.
DeleteThe Chihuahuas take after Ladron, fierce and imperious.
So sorry Andrew. 😪
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much.
DeleteYes it takes 3 to fill Ladron's paws.
DeleteThree to fill those paws indeed.
Deleteso sorry that you lost a good pup.
ReplyDeleteAnnette, thanks. There will not be another like her in this world.
DeleteOh ... Ladron. You have spoken of her often. What a companion she's been to you. I'm sorry, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteLinda, thanks. Ladron was my North Star in a decade of night.
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