Austinville Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 (edited) I lost my boy yesterday. He had a stroke shortly after he got up for the day. We had a few hours to say our goodbyes before the vet came. A golden heart stopped beating, a golden soul is gone. I treasure the time we shared. No other will ever compare... I wrote the following in his memory: "The Blue-eyes That I've Loved So Long" The Northern Lights are brighter now The Bridge is a busier place The blue-eyes that I've loved so long No longer gaze upon my face His ailments are all gone now He runs healthy, wild and free The blue-eyes that I've loved so long No longer staring back at me My heart, swells with emptiness But recalls the joy we shared The blue-eyes that I've loved so long The ways they showed he cared For fifteen years we shared our hearts Our joy, our fun, our play The blue-eyes that I'e loved so long Wait to share another day The lessons that he taught me Are the same ones that I learned The blue-eyes that I've loved so long Into my soul are burned He told me that he'll wait for me I pray it's not too long The blue-eyes that I've loved so long Still sing his husky song My husky child, my boy, my love, my bud Apart though we must be The blue-eyes that I've loved so long Watch patiently for me The world's a darker place today Because you had to go The blue-eyes that I've loved so long Showed me that you know The fun once shared, now a memory Until we meet again The blue-eyes that I've loved so long Keeping our secrets until then 'Til the time my arms can hold you Play hard, my boy - run strong, run free The blue-eyes that I've loved so long Gazed up from near my knee Thank you Bo, for the things you shared For the things that I now know The blue-eyes that I've loved so long I had to let you go Take my secrets with you Keep them safely in your heart The blue-eyes that I've loved so long Someday, we'll never part Your ancient soul it speaks to me You're now wilderness and wind The blue-eyes that I've loved so long Farewell my precious friend By Becky Schipper -In Memory of Bo, a Siberian like no other November 11, 1993 - March 7, 2010 Edited August 26, 2014 by Austinville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 im sorry i cudnt read all ov ur poem ive just started crying again :cry_smile: im soo sorry becky - made myself read it tho i cud only just see it thru the tears - such a beautiful poem becky and so fitting he truely was - like you said - a siberian like no other R.I.P Bo run free over rainbow bridge loved u sooooooo much even tho i never got 2 meet u will never forget u Bo you will always hold a special place in my heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I'm so sorry to of read this well try to, they are lovely memories to keep bless him xxxxx RIP Bo run free xxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid_Wolf Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Oh Becky im so sorry to hear this He was such a special boy RIP Bo, run free over the rainbow bridge, you will be sorely missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISDW Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 So sorry for your loss Becky. I never had the pleasure of meeting Bo, but I feel like I knew him. He had one hell of a life, and will always be part of your heart. Your signature really says it all. Run free at the bridge Bo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 So sorry to hear about this Becky Very nice tribute to him I gotta say. Dont really know what else to put RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzykal Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I am so so sorry to hear of your loss, tears are rolling down my face reading this, our thoughts are with you.. R.I.P BO god bless ... run free always xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Sorry to read about your sad loss RIP Bo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Sorry to read about your loss Becky! RIP Bo - run free over rainbow bridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furbabys Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 so sorry about bo becky the tribute to him is beautiful xxx run free bo xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezell Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I am choked up after reading such a beautiful tribute My heart goes out to you and your family Becky R.I.P Bo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakora Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I am so very sorry for your loss, And thank you for shareing that wonderful poem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Oh Becky, words fail me. I can't even begin to comprehend how you feel, he was one in a million, I'll never forget the doggy diary entries and his loving smiling face. Tears are streaming down my face as I type this, how you managed to put that poem into words is beyond me, but it is so fitting and so true. A perfect poem for a perfect friend, companion and soul mate. RIP Bo, gone from our lives but never forgotten, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss_lissa Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I read your poem and i had tears welling up in my eyes... it was just so lovely. I'm truly sorry for your loss RIP Bo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thank you all for your kind words....I was fortunate to have had 15+ years with him. As for the poem Sarah, it just kind of fell out of my head and into my fingertips on the keyboard.... Just things I had to get off my chest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Oh Becky, I am so sorry. Bo lived a long and pleasant life with you. We lost our Elke almost two years ago, and while the pain lessens over time, the pain never goes away. Even so, I cannot begin to tell you that I know what you are going through. Bless Bo and bless you. The poem you wrote simply made me cry. It is such a beautiful tribute to a beautiful Husky. Zoya sends Husky Hugs. Run free Bo, run free. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aronoiiel Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Becky though I don't know you or had the pleasure of meeting your Bo I am still in tears for you and your family. Your poem was both beautiful and heartbreaking a very wonderful tribute to Bo I think. There's nothing I can say to ease any of the pain but my thoughts go out to you. Run free Bo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Becky, I am so sorry for your loss, your poem touched me deeply. His 15yrs are a tribute to you, your devotion and love. I hope you find solace and peace in your 15yrs of memories with him. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emo kid Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 i am sooo sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you and your family at this heatbreaking time xxxxxx RIP Bo run free over rainbow bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieK9 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I am so sorry and know how you're feeling. What a beautiful tribute to him. When I lost my Tishka someone sent me this and I join in the candle ceremony: http://www.sibernet.com/memorial/ Run free in your silver harness Bo xx http://www.everythinghusky.com/features/silver_harness.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Becky, so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you and your family at this time. Run free, fast and painless Big Bo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Becky, you & Bo are a big part of this extended family & tho' I never got to meet him, I felt I knew him so well from your doggy diaries. He will be sorely missed but is pain-free & having the time of his life over the Bridge. That poem is perfect, I couldn't reply yesterday as I had just returned from a funeral & it was so hard reading that, I couldn't type, but it is so fitting of a wonderful companion that shared your life for over 15 years & our lives here for 18 months or so. RIP, Bo, xxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawPrints Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 so sorry to read this, rip bo and run free over the bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carla84 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Im sorry for your loss, RIP Bo xox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwidge Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Oh Becky, i'm so so sorry, i really have no other words. Run free gorgeous boy... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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