Ode To Cracker
The first time I saw you,
my heart pounded over your beauty. I felt lucky to be able just to lay my
eyes upon it. It was over 20 years ago, but I remember it like it was
yesterday.
The little Dance you did, swaying back and forth at the gate. In your
anticipation of what was to come. Treats, or a loving pat, you welcomed it
all with such affection.
The day you came home, so proud with your head carried so high, a beauty
for my eyes to behold.
Your beautiful eyes, ever so bright, and the way you carried yourself in
flight.
The way you would nudge my neck in affection, as I petted your beautiful
neck; the warmth from your nudge, your warm breath blowing in my ear.
The long talks we had on our walks, as I showed you the neighborhood,
and taught you to not be afraid, and how you perked your ears, and widened
your beautiful eyes, your tail carried so high.
The walking and whoaing, you listening so intent.
The first time I rode you, and how proud I was. To be your friend, loved
and trusted by you and your spirit.
20 Years Later...
The day I lost you.
We've been through so much over the years, but nothing can seem to take
away these tears, for you are not here, a huge empty feeling.
As my hot tears fall down my cheeks, I have our memories forever to keep.
I'll be looking for you at Rainbow Bridge, where we can ride into the
sunset with those who arrived before and since.
3 Weeks Have Now Passed...
I am comforted in knowing
that I did not prolong your suffering, your veterinarian concurred it was
time to say goodbye. I am comforted in knowing that a good friend was here
to help in my time of sorrow, when saying good-bye to your sweetness, that
you are still here on the farm watching over.
I am comforted in knowing that you are in a place of love, with the many
horses that have gone before you and since, and that you are there to show
them the way.
And that someday you will
be there waiting for me, with wings, for you most certainly were, an Angel
walking this earth.
Sadly missed by Stephanie
and Bucko
Sar's Amira 
