Molly
was our wonderful cross-breed (Bearded Collie x Staffordshire Bull
Terrier). She may not have been a Golden Retriever but she had
a heart of gold and was our first dog. She cost us the grand
sum of £10 - I had been to look at a litter with a friend and felt
so sorry for the puppies I had to bring one home - not the best way
to buy a dog!
We have
many happy memories of our time with Molly - she really was unique
and "as tough as old boots".
She did very well at companion shows and gained many first prizes in
her time - Best Crossbreed, Best Veteran, Best Party Trick to name a
few! Most of all she was a much-loved family pet and
"matriarch" to the other dogs.
We miss
her very much.
I'm Still
Here
I stood by
you, by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see
that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to
you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I
haven't left you, I'm well. I'm fine. I'm here."
I was close
to you at breakfast.
I watched
you pour the tea.
You were
thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with
you at the shops today.
Your arms
were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do
more.
I was with
you at my grave today. You tend it with such care.
I want to
reassure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked
with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put
my paw on you, I smiled and said, "It's me."
You looked
so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so
hard to let you know that I was standing there.
It's
possible for me to be so near you everyday -
to say to
you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat
there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew.
In the
stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is
over ...... I smile and watch you yawning
and say,
"Good night, God bless - I'll see you in the morning."
And when the
time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush
across to greet you and we'll stand side by side.
I have so
many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient,
live your journey out . . . then come home to be with me.
Kendaamber
