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I would be your legs for ever, if you would have it.
I would hold your head for ever on my shoulder, were you willing.
I would rend my back so that you would not need yours.
I would grasp this moment like a thistle. I would make my hand bleed in its grasping.
Your burden light as thistle down. I would bear it for you if I could, old friend.
Posted by: Chris Clarke
Go in peace and love, Zeke.
By: By HermitCrab on 2007 02 03
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I haven’t commented before, but I’m a longtime reader of your blog, and I have followed Zeke’s story.
If it’s ok with you, I’d like to name the next male dog I foster “Zeke.”
By: By kim on 2007 02 03
Sleep well, Zeke.
By: By ilyka on 2007 02 03
Frequent but heretofore silent reader. I’m afraid I’m weeping now.
What a magnificent dog. And I’ve never seen such splendid ears.
Peace and healing to you.
By: By Trailhead on 2007 02 03
A Silly Idea?
Maybe, if you have a chance . . .
If you can sing to him like you used to,
he just might hear you, just a bit.
And, you probably smell a little different while
you coo at him, even if he can’t understand
the words.
Perhaps this will become a small comfort to you all in these difficult hours for your family.
With best wishes and sympathy
By: By omegapet on 2007 02 03
Love’s never wasted. Be well, Chris. As arse poetica said, you’re lucky to have had each other.
By: By astronautgo on 2007 02 03
There is nothing more painful than the suffering of others. I feel for Zeke, for you, for Becky. Such a loving family…I’m so glad this wonderful dog has you.
By: By Lesley on 2007 02 03
blogs don’t usually make me cry (scream with anger is more normal), but i have been a lurking zeke-lover for quite a while ...you three are all in my thoughts. love like that is something very special to have had.
By: By joann on 2007 02 03
This poem came to mind looking at the timeless face of Zeke.
“I asked for a kiss. You gave me six. Whose pupil were you to become such a master? Full of kindness, generosity… You are not of this world.â€? Rumi
By: By Lesley on 2007 02 03
I’m sorry, Chris. Zeke sounds like he was a great dog.
By: By Harry on 2007 02 03
Hooooo. Much, much love to you.
By: By Ann Bartow on 2007 02 03
But you - and Becky - have been part of him from that very first day on.
I hope you can find peace in this sad time.
By: By abd_chick on 2007 02 03
Peace to Zeke and to you and Becky. Gratitude for sharing so much of your journey - your Zeke posting over the past year has been an inspiration.
By: By virgotex on 2007 02 03
Rest well, beloved old, faithful, beautiful dog.
By: By Charles on 2007 02 03
Rest well, Zeke - you will be sorely missed.
By: By ronbailey on 2007 02 03
Love and peace to Zeke and his humans.
By: By Dr. Virago on 2007 02 03
Oh Chris, what a moving tribute. I hope your heart eases. Farewell, Zeke. Peace to you, Chris, and Becky.
By: By Liz Ditz on 2007 02 03
Ah, Chris.
By: By belledame222 on 2007 02 05
I’m so sorry. I lost my very best buddy at the beginning of last month.
It hurts. I know.
By: By rosie on 2007 02 05
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