The Horror Of The Catheter
Please read with the beautiful melody, “Tally’s Lullaby”, by Karen Marie Garrett
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I’ll ne’er forget “The Horror Of The Catheter”, when I saw it taped upon your leg;
I said “This cannot be happening”, looked upward, and I begged!
“Oh please let this be but a bad dream, wake me up and end my tears”;
But then I realized this was reality, the epitome of all my fears!
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It looked so very malevolent, this venue to stop your pain;
But also end your Blessed life, I almost went insane!
You looked at me with your lovely eyes, so innocent and true;
But I knew that in just moments, your days on Earth were through!
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The Doctor came with your shots in hand, I thought I too would die;
You shuddered, then took your final breath, as I kissed your lips goodbye!
This day will haunt me for the rest of mine, the image never leaves;
My soul will sob for eternity, your loss it ever grieves!
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I lay Thee to sleep
I pray The Lord Thy soul keep
I Thee commend Him
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Comments
Larry, my dear friend...
I have no haiku for you today...not in response to this. With this piece, you've done something which I could never bring myself to do; relive those terrible last moments, in that room...the room with the needle.
All my love to you and Linda.
your friend & fan,
J ;)
Our Dear Friend Jason,
I know that you had to visit "the room with the needle" too. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life. The image will never stop haunting me, his beautiful little eyes looking at me in the last moments of his life. I tried to show the world the pain and horror of such an impossible undertaking. I will wipe my tears now, and say thank you for your heartfelt words.
All our love,
Linda and Larry xxx
Hi Linda and Larry
I have never had to do this, which I'm greatful for, I lost my Greyhound in a car accident...I don't think I have ever cried more than I did that day. I know how much joy animals can bring into your life and when it's time for them to go it's so devastating. I hope this cathartic peice helped you put your emotions down...
Remember you did the right thing, ending his suffering is the one final gift you gave him
All my love
Lorna
Our dear Lorna,
Thank you for your beautiful words. We are so sorry that you lost your Beloved Greyhound in a car accident. You are very right about the devastation of losing them, these precious little Soulmates that we love with every ounce of our hearts. I end with a Haiku.
We ended his pain
But wanted his gift of life
Without him we weep
All our love,
Linda and Larry xxx