by Joseph Nardi
On 04/26/01 at 5:30PM I received some of the hardest news I've ever received. I was told that my 4 legged companion was inundated with an infection that was
brought about by a piece of steel wool or Brillo pad that he had eaten. To this day we don't know where he got it from, as we don't use them. The infection had
robbed him of more than 70% of his intestine, over 3/4 of his liver and his entire spleen. His Stomach was also leaking fluid into his cavity from the trauma of two
previous operation attempts to save him. During the third, the veterinarian realized the severity of his sickness and advised me that there was nothing he could do
but put him out of his immense pain. With all his experience and knowledge he told me that he was shocked he was even still alive. Yet if he knew Nietzsche he'd
realize it was his nature. As much as I wanted to be with him during this, I was told that if he was woken from the anesthesia he would feel the pain of the
operation. It was then that I gave them the OK to proceed with euthanasia. Not by word nor by action, but simply by the grace of an knowledgeable veterinarian,
who understood that the tears were much stronger than any attempt to speak. With the simplicity of a nod, I hope, I allowed him to die with the same grace,
strength and devotion that he portrayed every single day of his life. If us as humans could have one tenth of his honor this world would be alot better off.
The place in my heart where he exists will never be filled or replaced.
I.R.O.N.
(In Remembrance Of Nietzsche)
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Thank You
It's been a while now.
I guess the time has come for me to let go and say good-bye.
Thank you
For all that you have given me,
every day, without question.
No one could ever understand,
how special it was
to have someone who would love me
even when the whole world was mad.
Thank you
For your unconditional acceptance.
When no one was talking to me
you were there to understand,
that sometimes my mouth didn't exactly portray,
what my heart was trying to say
Thank you
For always greeting me when I came home from work.
Even when everyone else was sleeping.
Thank you
For always coming when I ask you to.
I guess you knew that sometimes,
at that moment,
I needed someone there
because I had a worried or troubled thought.
Thank you
For always guarding my life with yours.
Your bark was not so much a reflection of your intention
but rather your symbol of what you were protecting.
Thank you
For giving me 8 years of happiness.
your love and devotion was never taken for granted.
Thank you
For being strong and holding out
to give me one more night
to know all that we shared.
Thank you for allowing me that good-bye
When the Doctors told me there was nothing they could do to save you
and that any attempt to do so would be nothing but a feeble attempt to keep you in my life.
I thanked you by giving them permission to take away
one of the most precious things I have ever had.
I will never forget how even in such pain
You stayed by my side till they pulled you away ... Never letting me say
Thank you !!!
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Doggie Tears
My Question, My Pain
Is it reasonable? Is it real?
Do they understand you weren't JUST a dog?
Without doubt, Without Care
My Buddy, My Boo
We shared more than time.
We shared our soul
And exchanged our hearts.
Without limits, Without Measure
One Look, One Sound
Contained the total essence of loyalty and love.
No matter what happened
I could always count on that.
Without Conditions, Without Restrain
Shared thoughts, Shared feelings
You never told me anything,
Yet I knew it all
We communicated more than most
My friend, My Heart
You were never a JUST
And I was never Without!!!
Nietzsche
04/26/01 5:30PM
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