Post by Fiona711 on Apr 17, 2005 9:15:32 GMT 1
A few of you might know my lovely boy Taz went to the Rainbow Bridge at the end of January and i wrote this poem for him , i think it sums up why he was such a special guy and he taught me so much over the years , I still cry when i read it sometimes, but sometimes now i can also smile when i remember the good times
Goodbye Taz
You came to me a puppy, when i did'nt have a clue
About the kind of puppy things that you would like to do
A few chewed sox and things, and the look that said who me?
I did'nt realize how wondeful puppies could really be.
I grew up frightened, and was told that all dogs were bad
By a silly kind of mother, oh she must be mad!
She never knew the love you brought and the giggles that we had
When she would tell you off and say that you were bad
Nobody could believe it when i arrived home with you
Neighbours hung out the windows to see what was ado
What is that you have got? my neighbour said to me
A dog? in fact a Dobermann? , oh this i have to see
We had some teething troubles, all these things new to me
Like toilet training, accidents and cleaning up your pee.
But Taz my lad you taught me oh so very very much
That other dogs just bark to say hello and very rarely touch
I remember all your firsts the things i had never seen
Like barking at the cooker glass, and jumping like a bean
Remember when you went for me? Oh i got such a fright,
I even called your dad up and he had to come home that night
We tried some training classes, but they were not for us
The guy was kinda cruel and so i kicked up a fuss
So it was you and me together we learned stay and come
You learned recall quickly and how to sit on you bum
In the busy house when the growing kids would fight
I often wondered if you would ever turn or bite?
You just got in the middle pushing with your bum
You allways looked so proud, as if to say thats it sorted mum
You were allways such a softy and gave in to them all
You were allways there with kisses when one of them would fall
I think Mel allways had a special place in your heart
I know shes going to miss you loads now that your apart
You were allways such a good boy with you they broke the mold
None of us realized that you were even getting old
You still loved running up the park and boy could you move fast
You never even slowed down, until the very last
Even as a wee guy you were allways full of fun
I can still have a chuckle at the silly things you've done
Like jumping off the patio, and giving us such a fright
You didnt even realize the difference in the height
You allways had to sit so close or perch right on my knee
Or park your bum up on the seat, legs hanging off the settee
You allways backed right in to us when we were sitting down
You even sat on kiddies heads you really were a clown
Lying on the floor you often winked at me
I found that pretty sweet, i did'nt know you see
That dogs can wink and smile and things
I was'nt prepared for the love a doggy brings
Too may things to mention in the years that we had
Thanks to you I know now that no dog is really bad
I watched you with Akira, growls barks and such
Taz my lovely boy you taught me oh so much
I learned about play biting and trying to push your luck
I learned about dogs playing and rolling in the muck
I learned your endless patience when Akira came to stay
I learned so much about the way that dogs like to play
You loved your new playmate and together you had so much fun
She never knew the boundries and she got you on the run
She teased and pounced and stole your chews but you took it in your stride
You only told her off the once, remember the squeak and her running to hide?
Akira is a very determined puppy and she must have been a pain
But you played with her for hours when it must have been a strain
She came into your home and from day one thought she was boss
You were allways so good with her, i know she feels the loss
You went downhill so quickly and they didnt have a clue
Of what was really wrong or really what to do
You looked so miserable and so ashamed you hung your head
I could not stand to see you unhappy and messing in your bed
The confusion and the panic i started seeing in your eyes
Everytime your legs went , it took you by surprise
You were allways so active and such a happy dog
I hope you will forgive me for having to play god
I had to make the awful choice that really broke my heart
I let you go with dignity, and we will never be apart
I know i made the right choice you were just so awfully sad
But i really wish a few more years together we could have had
Rainbow Bridge has called you and I know i had to let you go
But i will think about you every day as i am sure you will know
Run free my lovely fella, i can see you in my mind
Playing with all the other dogs, you never cared what kind
Akira is lost without you shes still looking for you now
I don't know if she understand the why? the where? the how?
You were allways such a happy boy and never gave us trouble
Trying to find the right words has really made me bubble
I guess i have to say the last words that i can
Goodbye my special boy you were such a gentleman
We love you Taz and you know we allways will
Remember that as you chase your new pals up the hill
Your Mum Fiona xxxx
Danielle Melissa Robert and Akira xxxx
Goodbye Taz
You came to me a puppy, when i did'nt have a clue
About the kind of puppy things that you would like to do
A few chewed sox and things, and the look that said who me?
I did'nt realize how wondeful puppies could really be.
I grew up frightened, and was told that all dogs were bad
By a silly kind of mother, oh she must be mad!
She never knew the love you brought and the giggles that we had
When she would tell you off and say that you were bad
Nobody could believe it when i arrived home with you
Neighbours hung out the windows to see what was ado
What is that you have got? my neighbour said to me
A dog? in fact a Dobermann? , oh this i have to see
We had some teething troubles, all these things new to me
Like toilet training, accidents and cleaning up your pee.
But Taz my lad you taught me oh so very very much
That other dogs just bark to say hello and very rarely touch
I remember all your firsts the things i had never seen
Like barking at the cooker glass, and jumping like a bean
Remember when you went for me? Oh i got such a fright,
I even called your dad up and he had to come home that night
We tried some training classes, but they were not for us
The guy was kinda cruel and so i kicked up a fuss
So it was you and me together we learned stay and come
You learned recall quickly and how to sit on you bum
In the busy house when the growing kids would fight
I often wondered if you would ever turn or bite?
You just got in the middle pushing with your bum
You allways looked so proud, as if to say thats it sorted mum
You were allways such a softy and gave in to them all
You were allways there with kisses when one of them would fall
I think Mel allways had a special place in your heart
I know shes going to miss you loads now that your apart
You were allways such a good boy with you they broke the mold
None of us realized that you were even getting old
You still loved running up the park and boy could you move fast
You never even slowed down, until the very last
Even as a wee guy you were allways full of fun
I can still have a chuckle at the silly things you've done
Like jumping off the patio, and giving us such a fright
You didnt even realize the difference in the height
You allways had to sit so close or perch right on my knee
Or park your bum up on the seat, legs hanging off the settee
You allways backed right in to us when we were sitting down
You even sat on kiddies heads you really were a clown
Lying on the floor you often winked at me
I found that pretty sweet, i did'nt know you see
That dogs can wink and smile and things
I was'nt prepared for the love a doggy brings
Too may things to mention in the years that we had
Thanks to you I know now that no dog is really bad
I watched you with Akira, growls barks and such
Taz my lovely boy you taught me oh so much
I learned about play biting and trying to push your luck
I learned about dogs playing and rolling in the muck
I learned your endless patience when Akira came to stay
I learned so much about the way that dogs like to play
You loved your new playmate and together you had so much fun
She never knew the boundries and she got you on the run
She teased and pounced and stole your chews but you took it in your stride
You only told her off the once, remember the squeak and her running to hide?
Akira is a very determined puppy and she must have been a pain
But you played with her for hours when it must have been a strain
She came into your home and from day one thought she was boss
You were allways so good with her, i know she feels the loss
You went downhill so quickly and they didnt have a clue
Of what was really wrong or really what to do
You looked so miserable and so ashamed you hung your head
I could not stand to see you unhappy and messing in your bed
The confusion and the panic i started seeing in your eyes
Everytime your legs went , it took you by surprise
You were allways so active and such a happy dog
I hope you will forgive me for having to play god
I had to make the awful choice that really broke my heart
I let you go with dignity, and we will never be apart
I know i made the right choice you were just so awfully sad
But i really wish a few more years together we could have had
Rainbow Bridge has called you and I know i had to let you go
But i will think about you every day as i am sure you will know
Run free my lovely fella, i can see you in my mind
Playing with all the other dogs, you never cared what kind
Akira is lost without you shes still looking for you now
I don't know if she understand the why? the where? the how?
You were allways such a happy boy and never gave us trouble
Trying to find the right words has really made me bubble
I guess i have to say the last words that i can
Goodbye my special boy you were such a gentleman
We love you Taz and you know we allways will
Remember that as you chase your new pals up the hill
Your Mum Fiona xxxx
Danielle Melissa Robert and Akira xxxx